Verified Job
Real Estate
Manager, Real Estate
Real Estate
#732557
Remote / WFH
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.
Job Description
The Manager, Real Estate, supports the Real Estate team with various projects and initiatives related to the leasing portfolio, while driving efficiencies within the department. This role is a key player in ensuring that our store locations are positioned to delight our guests and drive results.
Responsibilities:
Support and coordination of deal making and documentation for corporate operated BABW locations.
Gather, input, and maintain real estate specific data for current store portfolio.
Support senior leaders with lease extensions.
Compile, prepare, and organize store data for quarterly Board Meetings and monthly Real Estate Committee Meetings.
Prepare various presentations for internal assessment and review.
Conduct market research to provide accurate brand awareness on existing and potential new store opportunities.
Function as a liaison between Real Estate and Accounting Departments to assist with questions regarding lease language pertaining to occupancy costs.
Collaborate and support team members outside the Real Estate Department with new store and portfolio management objectives and matters.
Maintain updated knowledge of overall commercial real estate market trends.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Business, or related field
Proven experience in real estate or a related role on either the brand, landlord, or broker side.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience with real estate software and tools – Placer, Lucernex, Sitewise, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
Retail experience in a real estate role.
Behavioral Traits for Success:
Consistent, reliable follow-through
Deep commitment to helping others
Strong attention to detail
Preference for structure and predictability
Thoughtful, methodical problem-solving
Calm, steady presence under pressure
High standards for quality and accuracy
Collaborative, relationship-oriented work style
Working Environment:
Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
Corporate Office located St. Louis, MO
Hybrid work schedule
Your Performance Will Be Measured On:
Your performance will be measured by your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals which include but are not limited to the following:
Decision-making, judgment, and execution
Clear and thorough communication, both spoken and written, with internal and external parties
Timeliness and follow-up
Problem solving and removing obstacles
Planning and organization
Building strong relationships with cross-functional team members
Tenacity and commitment to tasks
Internal and external stakeholder feedback
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Responsibilities:
Support and coordination of deal making and documentation for corporate operated BABW locations.
Gather, input, and maintain real estate specific data for current store portfolio.
Support senior leaders with lease extensions.
Compile, prepare, and organize store data for quarterly Board Meetings and monthly Real Estate Committee Meetings.
Prepare various presentations for internal assessment and review.
Conduct market research to provide accurate brand awareness on existing and potential new store opportunities.
Function as a liaison between Real Estate and Accounting Departments to assist with questions regarding lease language pertaining to occupancy costs.
Collaborate and support team members outside the Real Estate Department with new store and portfolio management objectives and matters.
Maintain updated knowledge of overall commercial real estate market trends.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Business, or related field
Proven experience in real estate or a related role on either the brand, landlord, or broker side.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience with real estate software and tools – Placer, Lucernex, Sitewise, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
Retail experience in a real estate role.
Behavioral Traits for Success:
Consistent, reliable follow-through
Deep commitment to helping others
Strong attention to detail
Preference for structure and predictability
Thoughtful, methodical problem-solving
Calm, steady presence under pressure
High standards for quality and accuracy
Collaborative, relationship-oriented work style
Working Environment:
Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
Corporate Office located St. Louis, MO
Hybrid work schedule
Your Performance Will Be Measured On:
Your performance will be measured by your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals which include but are not limited to the following:
Decision-making, judgment, and execution
Clear and thorough communication, both spoken and written, with internal and external parties
Timeliness and follow-up
Problem solving and removing obstacles
Planning and organization
Building strong relationships with cross-functional team members
Tenacity and commitment to tasks
Internal and external stakeholder feedback
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
