Manager, Real Estate

Category:
Corporate

Job Schedule:

Full time

Posted Date: T17:12:42+00:00

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Warby Parker is seeking a Real Estate Manager to help shape and advance our North American retail real estate strategy. In this role, you'll lead site research, sales forecasting and cannibalization analyses, financial modeling, and the development of Real Estate Committee materials that support both new store growth and existing fleet optimization. As a key member of the Real Estate and Development team, you'll partner closely with Store Design, Construction, Finance, Retail Operations, and our national brokerage network.

If you're passionate about distinguishing good retail locations from great ones-and excited to directly influence Warby Parker's expansion strategy-read on!

What you'll do:

* Oversee the end-to-end deal flow process, including site identification, feasibility analysis with Store Design and Construction, and all LOI and lease negotiations

* Collaborate with the VP of Real Estate and Development and the Store Design and Construction teams to prepare site approval presentation materials

* Lead the creation of extensive committee packages, including pro formas with projected financial results

* Develop, refine, and deploy sales forecasting and cannibalization models to inform strategic decision-making

* Provide analytical insights and recommendations for existing store strategies, including renewals, remodels, relocations, and expansions

* Assist with the negotiation of real estate transactions by coordinating the efforts of strategic partners-brokers, developers, landlords-and internal teams including Legal, Construction, and Retail Operations

* Build and/or maintain strong relationships with landlords, developers, and commercial retail brokers across North America

Who you are:

* Equipped with 5+ years of relevant retail real estate leasing experience, backed by a bachelor's degree or equivalent work background

* Deeply knowledgeable in retail real estate lease language and related legal documentation

* An excellent negotiator and an exceptional communicator-both verbally and in writing

* A highly analytical thinker who can dive into details without losing sight of broader strategic goals

* Driven and motivated to learn quickly and produce best-in-class output

* Articulate as a presenter and energized by sharing insights, telling the story behind the numbers, and influencing decisions

* An Excel expert and G-Suite genius who crunches numbers and preps presentations with ease

* Passionate about retail and our brand, product, and customers

* Not on the Office of Inspector General's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)

In compliance with local and state requirements, Warby Parker is committed to pay transparency. We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes not only a competitive base salary/hourly rate but also variable compensation for eligible employees.

For applicable postings, the range listed is a good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is thoughtfully determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and relevant market data.

For applicable postings, non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay if you are required to work more than 40 hours in a workweek.

Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for full-time employees:

* Health, vision, and dental insurance

* Life and AD&D Insurance

* Paid sick leave1

* Paid Holidays1

* Vacation days per year1

* Retirement savings plan (401(k))

* Parental leave (non-birthing parents included)

* Short-term disability

* Employee Stock Purchase Plan

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* Bereavement Support

* Optical

Education Reimbursement

* Free eyewear

* And more (just ask!)

Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for part-time employees:

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* Employee Stock Purchase Plan

* Free eyewear

* Paid sick leave2

* And more (just ask!)

Warby Parker will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and…