Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Center
Job overview
The Sr. Real Estate Representative manages and maximizes Chick-fil-A's real estate portfolio in a regional market, focusing on existing restaurants to support business growth and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves negotiating purchase and lease agreements, managing the life-cycle of real estate assets, handling lease renewals, obtaining third-party approvals, partnering with stakeholders on market strategies, overseeing site plan optimization, and serving as the primary real estate contact within the market territory.
Experience and skills
Requires 8+ years in commercial retail real estate, proficiency in contract negotiations, risk management, legal documents, investment analysis, communication, database and GIS software, and strong project management skills.
Work environment and culture
The company promotes a Flexible Future model blending in-person and virtual work to foster collaboration and community within Chick-fil-A's culture.
Company information
Chick-fil-A is a well-established company with a focus on real estate management to support its restaurant operations.
Job location and travel
The job involves 40% travel within the regional market/territory and supports a hybrid work environment combining in-person and virtual work.
Company overview
Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Center, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, supports the operations of Chick-fil-A, Inc., a leading American fast-food restaurant chain specializing in chicken sandwiches. The company generates revenue through its franchise model, where independent operators run the majority of its over 2,600 locations, paying a percentage of sales as royalties. Founded by S. Truett Cathy in 1967, Chick-fil-A is known for its customer service, community involvement, and a corporate culture rooted in Christian values, including the notable practice of closing all locations on Sundays.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight extensive experience in commercial retail real estate, emphasizing 8+ years managing leases, acquisitions, and dispositions relevant to existing restaurant properties.
Focus on showcasing skills in negotiation of purchase and lease agreements, contract modifications, and legal document management, aligning with Chick-fil-A’s real estate lifecycle responsibilities.
Emphasize your proficiency with investment analysis, ROI principles, GIS, spreadsheets, and database management software to demonstrate technical capability for the role.
Apply through multiple platforms including Chick-fil-A’s corporate careers site, LinkedIn, and other reputable job boards to maximize application visibility.
Connect with current Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Center real estate team members on LinkedIn using ice breakers such as commenting on recent market strategies Chick-fil-A has implemented or asking about how the Flexible Future work model supports collaboration in real estate projects.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'lease negotiation,' 'real estate portfolio management,' 'investment analysis,' 'contract negotiation,' and 'project management' to pass automated screening.
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