Vice President of Commercial Real Estate

Comp: Base $175K-$225K $30K bonus

Position Summary

The Vice President of Commercial Real Estate will lead and oversee the strategic growth, development, and management of a multi-state retail and logistics real estate portfolio. This includes site selection, lease negotiations, permitting, construction, and facilities management across a growing footprint of over 40 locations. This role will provide high-level strategy, leadership, and oversight while remaining actively involved in key real estate negotiations and deal flow to ensure successful expansion.

Key Responsibilities

1. Real Estate Strategy, Deal Flow & Lease Negotiations

• Develop and execute a multi-year real estate strategy aligned with the company’s growth goals and market expansion plan.

• Maintain direct involvement in real estate deal flow, negotiating key leases, renewals, and acquisitions to optimize terms and long-term profitability.

• Oversee market analysis, site selection, and financial modeling to support new store openings and relocations.

• Cultivate and manage relationships with landlords, brokers, developers, and key real estate partners.

• Guide the Director of Real Estate in transaction execution, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

2. Permitting & Approvals

• Provide strategic oversight for zoning, entitlements, and permitting processes, ensuring compliance with municipal and regulatory requirements.

• Serve as an escalation point for complex permitting challenges and high-priority store openings.

• Work closely with local government agencies, community stakeholders, and legal teams to streamline approvals.

3. Facilities & Construction Management

• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and capital improvement strategy for all retail stores, trucking depots, and warehouses.

• Guide the Director of Facilities & Construction in managing vendor relationships, maintenance programs, and operational efficiency.

• Ensure cost-effective, high-quality construction for new store openings, remodels, and relocations.

• Monitor and optimize store design, space planning, and construction budgets to enhance efficiency and brand consistency.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Director of Real Estate and Director of Facilities & Construction, ensuring high performance and alignment with company objectives.

• Foster a culture of collaboration and efficiency across the real estate, facilities, and construction teams.

• Partner with cross-functional leaders in Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to align real estate strategies with broader business goals.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10 years of experience in retail real estate, site selection, lease negotiations, and construction management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

• Direct experience negotiating leases and overseeing site selection for multi-unit retail expansion.

• Proven track record of scaling real estate portfolios across multiple states, ideally in a big-box retail environment.

• Experience overseeing permitting, entitlement, facilities management, and construction projects.

• Strong financial acumen, with the ability to analyze market data, lease structures, and capital budgets.

• Exceptional leadership and team development skills, with experience managing multi-level real estate teams.

• Ability to travel as needed to oversee site evaluations, negotiations, and project execution.