Sr. Director, Real Estate - West

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 27,000 associates who work at Five Below and they’ll tell you there’s no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in.It’s all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace!Location: Must be West Coast based or willing to relocate with prior experience working that marketQualifications:Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Business Administration or real estate/finance related concentration is preferred12+ years of experience in retail real estate field is required8+ years’ experience negotiating leases, contracts, and similar documents8+ years previous experience in asset management based function for a national/regional retailer and/or retail focused commercial developerAbility to motivate & lead others while skilled at fostering an inclusive working environment focused on collaboration from within & amongst cross-functional partnersSuperior communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to understand the audience and customer including high comfort level & experience dealing with c-suite executivesStrong negotiation and transaction management skillsStrong ability to work in an ambiguous environment, identify and solve problems, and manage changeSelf-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlinesStrong understanding of real estate practices and related legal principlesMust be able to travel as neededJob Responsibilities:Manage execution of a comprehensive and strategic real estate market plan throughout entire real estate lifecycle for assigned regionOwnership of a core function/process within Real Estate DepartmentProactively evaluate opportunities to enhance, evolve, streamline any & all components of the owned function/processDevelop & execute annual strategic initiativesOwn annual budget (if applicable) while managing expenses throughout fiscal yearConstantly evaluate current tools/resources for long term scalability while investigating alternative tools in the marketplace for upgraded functionality and/or efficiency gainsCollaborate closely with Real Estate Managers, Master Brokers (if applicable), local broker teams & Manager of Analytics to develop, refine and execute market planCollaborate closely with construction, design, facilities, finance and portfolio management to ensure successful store launch from site identification, to opening and throughout the store lifecycleDevelop strong working relationships with peer leaders in construction, design, lease administration, legal & operationsResponsible for approval of site selection of new store locations in assigned regionEffectively manage broker representation in assigned region to maintain required standards for executing new store growth plansActively coach/mentor all direct reports to support their career progression & expand their capabilities - incorporating personal development plans, goal planning & promote exposure opportunitiesFocus on empowering team members to effectively own their responsibilities & foster their individual growth/development for benefit of overall team performance/engagementChampion a collaborative culture within regional teamConduct executive team field tours with key stakeholders for review of potential and existing locationsWork closely with legal counsel & dealmakers on lease negotiations in assigned regionEffectively manage regional dealmakers to deliver a robust pipeline of LOI and lease negotiations simultaneously to achieve aggressive growth targets throughout near term and long term market planningReview/approve detailed LOI’s, comprehensive site approval packages and other financial based reports and analysis including site submittal packages for presentation at monthly Real Estate Committee (REC) meetingHandle ownership of REC Process/Management for all deals in assigned region including REC Package approvals, supplemental data strategy, store analog approvals & pre-reviews with Senior Vice President of Real EstateCollaborate with dealmakers on preparation strategy & presentation execution of proposed site approval packages at monthly Real Estate Committee (REC) meeting in assigned regionFrequent travel to/within assigned region to maintain a strong understanding of retail trade areas including traffic and retail patterns, demographic trends and market shifts, as well as proactively planning for targeted future opportunities with dealmakers & local brokersFrequent communication with operational partners and periodic presentations/meetings to review strategy and priorities for new store & potential relocations within assigned regionFoster/maintain strong working relationships with key local/regional/national developers in assigned region thru routine in person portfolio reviews, attendance at key networking events & conferencesAttend/represent Five Below at select Regional & National ICSC ConventionsExplore our benefits site to discover all the perks and support we offer! From health coverage to financial and personal wellness, we've got you covered—check it out today! benefits.fivebelow.com/public/welcomeFive Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Five Below is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit a request and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. crewservices.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/newBE AWARE OF FRAUD! Please be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiter activity by persons that are posing as a Five Below recruiters. 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