The Keith Corporation · 17 hours ago
Site Selection Associate
Charlotte, NC, Charlotte, NC, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Keith Corporation is focused on providing real estate solutions for retail clients, and they are seeking a Site Selection Associate. This role is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing optimal real estate locations for national and regional build-to-suit retail clients through market analysis, relationship management, and negotiation.
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Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive market analyses to identify trade areas that match client demographics, traffic patterns, and growth goals
Monitor emerging markets, competitive activity, and retail trends to proactively recommend new opportunities
Build and maintain a pipeline of viable sites based on client expansion plans
Prospect potential building sites through field canvassing, broker networks, municipality relationships, and data-driven tools
Evaluate parcels for suitability, including zoning, access, visibility, parcel configuration, utilities, and entitlement risk
Coordinate and review surveys, environmental reports, geotechnical studies, and other due-diligence materials
Work directly with retail clients to refine site criteria, expansion strategies, and project priorities
Prepare and present comprehensive site packages, including maps, aerials, demographic reports, feasibility assessments, and financial outlines
Serve as the primary liaison between clients, landlords, developers, brokers, municipalities, and internal teams
Lead negotiation of LOIs and purchase agreements in alignment with client requirements
Coordinate with legal, construction, design, and development teams to ensure smooth transition from site approval to project kickoff
Track and manage deal timelines to meet client schedules and performance expectations
Qualification
Required
3–5+ years of experience in commercial real estate, preferably in retail site selection, development, or tenant representation
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Urban Planning, or related field
Company
The Keith Corporation
Founded in 1989, The Keith Corporation (TKC) is a full-service commercial real estate firm headquartered in Charlotte, NC.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dave Osterhus
Retail Partner
David Hanby
Partner
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