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Dutch Bros Coffee · 2 days ago

Real Estate Manager

Everett, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$126K/yr - $126K/yr

5+ years exp

Dutch Bros Coffee is a fun-loving company that makes a difference one cup at a time. The Real Estate Manager is responsible for managing projects through the site selection process, supporting shop openings, and fostering relationships with various stakeholders to drive market growth.

CoffeeFood and BeverageRestaurants

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

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

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

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

Qualification

Commercial Real Estate ExperienceSite SelectionEvaluationDeal MakingNegotiationReal Estate Market KnowledgeProject ManagementLegalRegulatory ComplianceAnalyticalRelationship BuildingCommunicationProblem-Solving Abilities

Required

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

Candidates must be located in one of the following states: Oregon (OR), Washington (WA), Idaho (ID), or Montana (MT), with the Portland and Seattle areas preferred

Remote Work Environment Adaptability: Must be able to effectively perform job duties in a remote work environment. This includes having access to a reliable high-speed internet connection and maintaining a professional workspace that supports job functions

Effective Communication: Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members, clients, and other stakeholders via email, video conferencing, and other remote communication tools

Vision Requirements: Vision must be adequate or correctable to perform essential job duties, such as reading documents on a computer screen and using other visual tools. Use of corrective lenses or other measures to meet visual requirements is expected if needed

Hearing Requirements: Hearing must be sufficient or correctable to ensure clear understanding of spoken information, including participating in virtual meetings and phone calls. Use of hearing aids or other assistive devices is acceptable if needed

Reading and Writing Proficiency: Ability to read and write in English is essential for processing documents, drafting reports, and following up on necessary actions. Proficiency in written communication is required to handle job-related tasks effectively

Technology Proficiency: Must be proficient in operating a computer and other office productivity tools such as printers, scanners, and collaboration software. Familiarity with remote work platforms and software is crucial

Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required for business meetings or other work-related activities. Must be able to travel as needed, including driving or flying, and manage travel logistics effectively

Remote Work Setup: Employees should have a dedicated, ergonomic workspace with high-speed internet, a reliable computer, and necessary tools like a headset and webcam. They must adhere to company policies on data security and professionalism while having access to IT support for technical issues