<p>Are you ready to drive the future of AutoZone's real estate strategy? Join us as a Real Estate Development Manager and be at the forefront of our expansion efforts!</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Strategic Site Negotiation: Consistently negotiate and deliver sites to the Approval Committee, ensuring they meet the required quantity and quality standards. </li><li>Site Discovery: Identify and evaluate new sites within assigned trade areas to support research efforts and maintain new store opening schedules. </li><li>Approval-to-Contract Conversion: Achieve the planned ratio of approval-to-contract conversion rate. </li><li>Risk Management: Order due diligence and communicate risks to the Real Estate Development Zone Manager. </li><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Operations, Legal, Validation, and Construction teams for optimum effectiveness in deal development. </li><li>Professional Representation: Perform all functions with integrity and professionalism whenever representing AutoZone. </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Site Identification: Identify building sites, review due diligence reports, and determine the suitability and viability of specific locations. </li><li>Financial Maximization: Seek to maximize financial returns on AutoZone's real estate assets. </li><li>Data-Driven Decisions: Analyze individual property's income and expenses to make informed decisions related to leasing, purchasing, financing, and capital improvements. </li><li>Due Diligence: Perform thorough due diligence in advance of property acquisition. </li><li>Property Management: Visit properties, meet with tenants, and oversee the work of property managers or maintenance staff. </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Minimum 5 years of real estate experience </li><li>Strong negotiation skills </li><li>Ability to travel up to 7% </li><li>Experience in commercial real estate is a plus </li></ul> <p>Join AutoZone and be a key player in our growth and success! Apply now to make a significant impact on our real estate development strategy.</p>