Real Estate Manager

It starts with the planet and the people that tend and raise the food we eat. It ends on your table, delicious, healthy, cost-effective, and high quality. Our client, a food-tech company, founded on a mission to nourish people at a lower cost, a better value, and a greater selection, has a vision to bring the best to your kitchens. As they scale, they are looking for new team members who share their passion for food and quality.

The opportunity

Opportunities to grow a network from the ground up and play an instrumental role shaping a brand only come along once or twice in a career. And our client is looking for someone with the energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial approach to take on the challenges and rewards of scaling a global food company, setting up industrial and retail spaces in the GTA and ultimately across Canada.

Reporting to the Head of Real Estate, you will be responsible for all aspects of retail and industrial leasing and acquisition, including broker relationships, site selection, lease negotiation, market analysis, and presentations to the leadership team. You will perform site selections and set up lease deals, negotiating terms and conditions, that set us up for long term success. You will develop a strong understanding of the business, the communities, and the market to acquire the best sites to fulfill the strategic plan.

Whether you are from a brokerage or currently working in asset management, transaction management, or as a Commercial Real Estate Manager, this is a chance to be more connected to the immediate and long-term success of an organization seeking a national presence. It’s an opportunity to channel your relationship-building, deal-making, and drive towards growing the business and your career. 

What’s in it for you

Unbelievable learning and growth. This is a team creating something unique, and you will gain incredible opportunities and exposure across the company, being a part of setting up a corporate and retail business. Joining now is a chance to 10x your career with incomparable exposure as part of a responsive, agile team that genuinely enjoys working together on common goals. It’s an opportunity to travel to sites in the GTA, build relationships with landlords and property owners, negotiate deals, and see the results of your work.

Stability and flexibility. You want to be part of a smaller team, balancing the startup energy with a resilient foundation. You will be the newest team member at a financially stable, flourishing brand with a robust international presence, embarking on a new launch in Canada. 

Professional development. You will work alongside a leader with expertise in retail real estate management. You will be mentored, given a chance to take ownership, and be supported in pursuing diverse opportunities within the organization, including team management.

Culinary training - and tasting. This is a company founded on a passion for quality and food. As someone who shares that interest, you will have the chance to participate in two weeks of food-focused training with the corporate head chef. With regular new products created in the test kitchen, there is always something to taste and try out in HQ.

What you will do

• Plan. You will assist in developing short- and long-term real estate strategies.
• Secure new locations. You will work directly with industry stakeholders to source retail and industrial sites in identified geographies to meet the initial and future needs of the company. You will review, manage and negotiate real estate contracts, including letters of intent, offers to lease, and lease agreements.
• Foster relationships. You will act as a point of contact, developing and maintaining relationships with internal customers, senior management, legal, tax, risk management, landlords, vendors, consultants, and outside brokers. 
• Prepare financial and sensitivity analysis. You will develop business justification and recommendations for presentation to user groups and the executive management team for approval. You will review and provide progress updates on ongoing projects.
• Collaborate. You will provide support to all internal teams and oversee lease requirements such as project timelines and assist in the coordination of construction. You will pitch in where needed, thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, and pivot to respond to the needs of the team, the market, and the company.

What you bring:

• Real estate management experience. You have 3 years in retail or office real estate asset management or brokerage, including in-depth understanding of all facets of retail acquisition, leasing, subleasing and license agreements and administration, and interpreting and negotiating complex commercial leases, renewals and extensions. You have extensive skills in planning, tracking, evaluating and reporting on the performance of assigned long and short-term real estate assignments. You have excellent analytical skills with statistics or financial experience and exceptional communication skills.
• Ownership. You look for the north star, seeking excitement and rewards as a result of delivering exceptional work with integrity. You have a profound commitment to the organization’s success and ability to scale. You thrive in an evolving environment and take on different daily challenges enthusiastically. 
• Determination. You are a proactive, solution-oriented, strategic thinker. You have strong business acumen, exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. You hold yourself to high standards of accountability with a proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Growth mindset. You can seamlessly adapt to changes in timelines, the business, or the industry. You have the confidence to take new ideas forward and the big picture vision to understand the impact.
• Humble. You thrive in a matrixed environment, and can build trusting relationships across any level. You work collaboratively and respectfully as part of a team. You listen and act thoughtfully, managing conflict with internal and external stakeholders. You respect the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of your peers and you prioritize the team over yourself.
• Passion. You have a love of food. You are excited to be part of a team making an impact on Canadians - and having fun doing it.

Why join

This is a company that respects and cares for their people, the plates in front of customers, and the planet. With strong values prioritizing quality above others, they are transforming the grocery experience. 

If you share a commitment to better food at better prices and want to be part of building a brand and success in Canada, let us know. And, while we can’t promise everyone an interview, if you feel you have 70% of the qualifications and 100% of the passion, express your interest. 

Our client is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know.