Merlin Entertainments · 9 hours ago

Real Estate & Site Search Manager

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $75K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Director of Real Estate & Site Search to deliver new North American Gateway sites.

Build and maintain a network of site search agents, developers, and city representatives across North America.

Oversee negotiations for leases and deal terms, ensuring alignment with financial KPIs.

Manage lease events (e.g., renewals, rent reviews, disposals) and ensure portfolio system accuracy for key dates.

Ensure lease compliance and maintain positive landlord relationships.

Advise on lease events and provide strategic counsel to decision-makers.

Identify and leverage commercial opportunities to maximize portfolio value.

Support project delivery teams during major refurbishments in collaboration with landlords.

Identify and evaluate sites for core and new brand launches.

Travel to target markets for due diligence and stakeholder engagement.

Negotiate subsidies and agreements that minimize risk and enhance site performance.

Ensure leases comply with local laws and Merlin standards, minimizing risk.

Facilitate effective communication among internal and external teams to address challenges.

Build expertise in the U.S. visitor attraction market and real estate practices.

Align site search and real estate efforts with attraction build processes.

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Real estateSite searchLease negotiationStakeholder managementCommercial evaluationProject managementLegal transactionsInternational experienceVisitor attraction experience