Lidl US is searching for the next Real Estate - Senior Manager to join our Regional Real Estate team! As part of our expansion across the US east coast, we are now looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and driven professional to join the Real Estate team in our Atlanta, GA (ATL) Regional Property Office. Real Estate is a fast paced and challenging area of the business, where you will be expected to drive and implement the expansion of new stores. This role reports to the Real Estate Director and manages Analyst and Specialist in Real Estate Acquisition and Development as well as mentors Managers.

This exciting opportunity is ideal for a confident, experienced individual prepared to make their mark on the business by supporting the development and growth of Lidl US.

What You’ll Do

Essential Functions

• Supervise Analyst and Specialist support roles to the Real Estate and Construction functions in the region, develop and mentor Managers
• Contribute to the development of the store expansion strategy and market plan in the assigned territory with the real estate team and leadership
• Work with local brokers to study and tour individual submarkets and identify and pursue opportunities within each submarket
• Achieve KPI targets set by Real Estate Director and Vice President
• Organize and lead market and site visit tours with Real Estate Director and Vice President
• Conduct due diligence assessments with external consultants to confirm budget, schedule and concept plans
• Manage and negotiate with broker representatives an ongoing pipeline of LOIs
• Work with internal and external counsel to negotiate lease and purchase agreements
• Develop civil and building design plans for entitlements in collaboration with construction colleagues
• Secure entitlements and permits for proposed sites, including, as applicable, zoning modifications, site plan approval, building permits, signage permits and bonds
• Network within the industry as a front-facing representative of the company and brand
• Implement and manage assigned projects and company commitments through effective project management and collaboration with stakeholders
• Develop, monitor and report detailed budgets, schedules, and status on projects through systematic data maintenance
• Communicate project milestones progress and challenges to senior leadership

What You’ll Need

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of real estate acquisition and lease process, purchase and sale process, real estate and contract law, retail real estate markets, real estate valuation, civil and building design, development entitlement processes for assigned regions, and best practices of real estate project management
• Experience managing third party consultants such as brokers, architects, engineers and attorneys
• Experience managing and mentoring an internal team of direct reports
• Excellent supervisory skills with the ability to develop others
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent collaboration skills with team members and other departments
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Excellent time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated with ambition and focus on quality work and volume output
• Strong analytical approach and problem-solving
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate when appropriate
• Proficiency in project management, budget management, and other customized software systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, or related software

Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Project Management or related field
• 5+ years of experience in a related field
• In lieu of degree, 7+ years of experience in related field will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above
• Valid US driver's license, or the ability to obtain one

Physical Job Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times

Travel Requirements

• This position commutes between regional property office, stores, distribution centers, HQ, potential sites, construction sites, and/or trade conferences and events up to 75% of the time
• This position requires overnight domestic travel up to 10% of the time 

What You’ll Receive

At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.

All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Starting pay of $125,000 (with potential to earn $145,000 in the future)
• Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage
• Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
• Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
• 401k Plan (+ 5% company match) 
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Total Well-Being Program
• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule

Lidl US views our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through a lens of actions that are Good for the Environment, Good for People, and Good for You.

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