SSA Business Development Manager

Circle K is seeking an SSA Business Development Manager to lead the sourcing, negotiation, and oversight of real estate acquisitions, whether leases or purchases, and to manage the associated due diligence. The role coordinates financial modeling and budgeting, supports cross-functional project work, and requires travel to California, Washington, and Oregon up to 50 percent. This onsite position is based in Tempe, Arizona, and involves close collaboration with internal teams to advance ambitious retail development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provides data and guidance for the Financial Analyst to run financial models (in coordination with operations management, fuels management and construction management, etc.) to qualify new sites for lease or purchase.
• Negotiates purchase contracts with sellers and leases with landlords.
• Prepares real estate proposals and contracts for management approval.
• Provides guidance and support to the Real Estate Coordinator on organizing real estate market tours for bulk acquisition projects, periodic market reviews and new-to-industry projects.
• Compiles site ride binders and market summaries.
• Assists Real Estate Director to oversee due diligence, entitlement activity, beer and wine applications, escrow closings, including meetings with government officials and public hearings.
• Assists in coordinating with architects, engineers, attorneys and other consultants.
• Works closely with the internal management team to design projects.
• Ensures compliance with requirements, policies and regulations.
• Performs other duties as necessary.
• Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Allocates program costs by preparing operational and risk reports for analyses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or related field preferred.
• Other combinations of job related experience and education that meet the requirements may be substituted.
• Three years of experience in General Commercial Brokerage, Development, Finance or Corporate Real Estate Management with emphasis in Commercial/Retail/Fuel/Fast Food/C-Store industries, or more preferred; including minimum of one year of management responsibility.
• Experience with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Mapping and Demographic software desirable and Word preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to purchase and develop retail location.
• Knowledge of West Coast Real Estate markets to include California, Washington and Oregon.
• Working knowledge of broker networks, market valuations for real property and leasehold investments.
• Strong team orientation with excellent interpersonal skills and able to work in a busy environment with multiple changing priorities and deadlines.
• Must be willing to adapt to the changing responsibilities of the position.
• Self-motivated, self-directed individual with strong organizational skills required.
• Requires traveling primarily in the three states, including some overnight travel (50% travel).
• Previous experience in gasoline retail management desirable.
• Requires a driver’s license and a good driving record.

Technologies

• MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Mapping and Demographic software, Word

Physical Requirements

• Sit for long periods of time.
• Operate computer keyboard and mouse for data entry.
• View computer monitor.
• Hear and speak via telephone.
• Reach forward and/or overhead.
• Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at a normal range.
• The lighting includes natural light from outside as well as fluorescent lighting throughout the work areas.
• Work with minimum direction and periodic supervision.