Real Estate Manager

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing. At Dutch Bros Coffee, we are more than just a coffee company. We are a fun-loving, mind-blowing company that makes a difference one cup at a time. 

Position Overview  

The Real Estate Manager is responsible for managing and facilitating projects through the site selection process, into design, and supporting through shop opening. This role also drives markets and tracks competitors, retail activity, and growth patterns. In addition, this position will foster relationships with HQ departments, community leaders, government officials, brokers, landlords, Build-To-Suit Developers and vendors in a manner consistent with Dutch Bros’ values.  

The Real Estate Manager must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, have outstanding organizational skills, adapt easily to change, and be able to meet stringent deadlines. This person must be a tenacious project manager that is task-oriented and follows through in order to manage their market territory efficiently. Above all else , this person serves as a Director of First Impressions by having a positive attitude and outlook on life and exemplifying the Dutch Creed.  

Key Result Areas  

Secure sites at a level to meet company growth goals each year (lease signed, site approved, plans started, and shops opened):  

Drives markets and tracks competitors, retail activity and growth patterns  

Utilizes GIS system for demographic and modeling information to develop a growth plan as well as gain industry knowledge and experience  

Maintains awareness of all site opportunities in market areas  

Negotiates LOIs and assists in lease negotiations when needed with legal team, franchise partner and landlord, as applicable  

Reviews and Completes Real Estate Committee (REC) Presentation to ensure adequate information is distributed to the REC for final review and acceptance/rejection  

Uses field site review time to continue education of Franchisees and Operating Partners in effective site selection  

Completes field review of all sites submitted by Franchisees and Operating Partners in defined territory within a prescribed time frame , as applicable  

Partners with construction to aid in communications with landlords/developers as well as meeting deadlines and financial feasibility  

Open new Markets each year as directed by the Real Estate Committee:  

Maintains network of brokers to assist with site acquisition in all target development markets  

Provides timely and accurate updates on status of all development activities within assigned territory  

Provides growth plans as a roadmap for company and franchise partner development  

Foster relationships with HQ departments, community leaders, government officials, brokers, landlords and vendors in a manner consistent with DB values:  

Maintains continual communication with HQ departments to keep them aware of site opportunities and assist with their development needs  

Responds to verbal and written communication from all contacts in a professional and timely fashion  

Utilizes ICSC, Retail Live and other retail conferences to educate outside partners on site requirements and help source site opportunities to fulfill development efforts  

Works with Construction, Ops support, Administration and pre-opening support to ensure smooth, timely and successful store openings  

Closely interacts with the architecture and design teams to ensure the plan development process is timely and that the Franchisees and Operating Partners stay on their development timeline  

Skills  

Site Selection and Evaluation  

Negotiation and Deal Making  

Real Estate Market Knowledge  

Legal and Regulatory Compliance  

Relationship Building  

Project Management  

Communication   

Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities  

Job Qualifications  

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience, required  

Minimum of 5 years of commercial real estate-related experience, required  

Knowledge of build-to suits, leases, land use, development processes, building permits, and construction project management is a plus  

This position requires driving, a minimum of 40% of time will be spent traveling   

Location Requirement:   

This position is eligible for remote work in New York.

Physical Requirements  

Occasionally move or lift office items   

Must be able to work in an office environment   

Must be able to communicate in an effective manner to perform job duties  

Vision must be good or corrected in order to perform essential job duties  

Hearing must be good or corrected in order to have the ability to understand information to perform essential job duties  

Ability to read and write in English in order to process paperwork and follow up on any actions necessary  

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as calculators, copy machines, computers, and office equipment  

Compensation: DOE

If you like wild growth and working in a unique and fun environment, surrounded by positive community, you'll enjoy your career with us!