Real Estate Development Manager, QSR/retail

This real estate development Manager role drives retail store expansion across California, aligned with the company’s North‑American growth agenda. You will own end‑to‑end site sourcing, deal negotiation and cross‑functional execution for new store openings, while safeguarding brand positioning and maintaining cost‑disciplined capital spending. You will shape store portfolio mix covering different store formats, nurture local real‑estate stakeholder networks, and help build standardized real‑estate workflows for scaling the business.Required QualificationsMinimum 7‑year hands‑on background in retail real estate, covering market strategy formulation, site identification and lease negotiation. Prior experience within food‑service or quick‑service restaurant businesses is highly desirable.Demonstrated track record of closing real‑estate transactions within California’s competitive retail marketplace. Solid practical understanding of lease structures, commercial deal mechanics and trade‑area assessment methodologies.Sharp negotiation skills, strong stakeholder relationship management and clear cross‑level communication capability.Comfortable working with GIS mapping and market‑analytics software tools. Ready for frequent travel within California for property visits and stakeholder meetings.Bachelor’s degree; preferred majors include Real Estate, Business Administration, Urban Planning or comparable disciplines.Proven ability to analyze location suitability leveraging demographic, traffic and consumer‑behavior datasets.Prior work supporting premium, design‑focused retail brands is a plus. Experience in fast‑growing or early‑stage retail organizations, where expansion processes are being built in parallel with new store roll‑outs, will be favorably considered.