As Senior Real Estate Manager, you will be reporting to the VP Real Estate. You will be a key contributor to the Company’s real estate strategy, leading all lease renewals and supporting various transactions across all our banners. You will be working closely with your direct real estate team and provide leadership with cross-functional departments such as Legal, Sales, Operations, etc.
In this role you will:
Lead all lease renewals nationally: market research, negotiating with landlords, managing transaction and paperwork
Negotiate real estate agreements including new leases and renewals, amendments, assignments, all while mitigating risk
Manage leasing portfolio budget, conduct financial analysis and complete reporting, as needed.
Develop and maintain Long Range Plan (LRP) with cross functional input (sales, banners, facilities)
Lead cross-functional decision making within the internal team and with stakeholders, in accordance with the LRP
Landlord escalations and negotiate resolution for issues, such as HVAC replacements
Lead site selection and new deals on an ad-hoc basis when required
Mentor, grow junior team members
Qualifications:
The Qualifications and Experience with like to see:
Bachelor degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance or any related discipline
Proven experience in negotiation and real estate management
Experience in project management and reporting
Ability to interpret lease clauses and legal documents
Ability to build and maintain budget
Strong analytical skills to evaluate market and financial feasibility
Excellent communication skills
Ability to lead team members and work closely with cross-functional departments
Experience with Lease Administration tools such as Tango or similar platform
Excellent skills using Excel
Additional information
Why members of our Corporate team love working at Sleep Country Canada/Dormez-vous?:
This is not a job but a CAREER with opportunities for growth and advancement
Diverse and inclusive work environment
We will invest in you and provide extensive training, mentoring and continuous development
Access to training and development platforms
Full medical, dental benefits and a Deferred Profit Sharing Program
Annual Wellness Credit of up to $250.00 for any products/services that improve your health and well-being, i.e., health assessments, nutrition counselling, hiking shoes, a yoga outfit or fitness equipment!
Associate Discount Program where you will be able to enjoy some of the world’s best sleep products
Maternity/Parental leave top up benefits
Tuition Reimbursement Program that covers professional AND personal development
Long service awards, celebrations and other social events
Associate Referral Program
Paid day off to volunteer at your local charity of choice
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Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDI&B)
At SCC/DV, we are committed to building a company culture of inclusion and diversity where differences are embraced and valued, this allows us to better understand and meet the needs of our customers and the communities we serve. We want to ensure every job applicant is treated fairly and with respect regarding race, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
