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DICK'S Sporting Goods · 2 hours ago

Director of Real Estate

DICK’S Sporting Goods is a leading retailer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. The Real Estate Director will oversee the acquisition and renegotiation of profitable real estate sites and store leases, driving strategies and managing relationships with key industry partners to support the company's growth.

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceSporting GoodsSports
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Manage new store development, relocations, and market optimization within the region
Lead negotiations with landlords, developers, municipalities, and external partners to secure favorable outcomes
Leverage existing regional relationships to accelerate opportunities and deepen market intelligence
Conduct financial and real estate analysis to support recommendations and business cases
Partner with Construction, Finance, Legal, Store Operations, and Executive Leadership to ensure alignment
Maintain accurate documentation, deal tracking, and pipeline forecasting
Travel multiple times per month for market tours, site visits, and partner meetings both in market and on a national scale
Represent DICK’S Sporting Goods professionally in the marketplace

Qualification

Real estate negotiationFinancial analysisRetail market strategyRelationship managementAnalytical capabilitiesLeadership capabilitiesCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving abilityTeam collaboration

Required

Demonstrated success representing retail or consumer brands comparable in size, scale, and brand notoriety to DICK'S Sporting Goods
Existing familiarity with and professional credibility, including standing relationships with landlords, brokers, and developers
Proven track record negotiating complex, high‑value real estate transactions with disciplined, company‑first decision‑making
Experience supporting multi‑unit, multi‑state retail market strategies
Strong financial, analytical, and real estate acumen
Experience collaborating across large, matrixed organizations
Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong detail orientation and ability to multi‑task while maintaining accuracy
In‑depth analytical capabilities and business acumen
Ability to drive projects and manage cross‑functional teams
Process‑ and procedure‑oriented with strong organizational skills
Problem‑solving ability and sound judgment
Customer‑service orientation and client consultation skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Strong presentation skills
Ability to travel frequently to domestic properties (multiple times per month)
Self‑motivated, results‑oriented, goal‑driven
Ability to build and sustain strong relationships
Ability to maintain strict attention to detail under pressure

Preferred

Supervisory or leadership capabilities preferred

Benefits

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Company

DICK'S Sporting Goods

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Dick's Sporting Goods is an authentic full-line sporting goods retailer offering a broad assortment of brand name sporting goods equipment

H1B Sponsorship

DICK'S Sporting Goods has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (17)
2024 (15)
2023 (13)
2022 (19)
2021 (14)
2020 (19)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.5B
2025-06-06Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2022-01-14Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2002-10-16IPO

Leadership Team

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Edward W. Stack
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
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Lauren Hobart
President and CEO; Member of Board of Directors
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