Real Estate Development Manager

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Job description

Real Estate Development Manager Job Location Des Moines, Iowa Req ID R11692

Do you have experience in identifying and selecting new markets and sites to grow a business? Do you have knack for building strong relationships to communicate & grow a brand in new markets? Do enjoy travel? If so, this might be a great opportunity for you!

Kum & Go is looking for a Real Estate Development Manager who will ensure that Kum & Go's short and long term development goals and objectives are met through proper site selection, acquisition, and development. This position will perform extensive market and site level analysis to ensure that new sites and rebuilt sites meet the company's expected return on investment. This position is located at the Corporate Office In Des Moines, IA.

What you'll do

* Identify new potential sites and complete site reconnaissance and demographic research
* Review current market trends and stay current on new convenience store competition within a given market. Understand the development process and challenges within markets.
* Develop and maintain relationships with municipalities, including but not limited to City Staff, City Council, Planning & Zoning Commissions, Board of Adjustments, Various Neighborhood Groups, and the City Mayors.
* Create market level strategies regarding expansion of new sites, rebuilt sites, and obtaining neighborhood and city support.
* Provide direction and feedback to the Site Development team during the design and city approval phase
* Prepare site tours for market visits

What we're looking for

* Five years of ground-up Commercial Real Estate experience
* Previous experience with broker management
* Exceptional negotiation skills
* Self-starter attitude
* Comfort level with 50% travel

Other key requirements

* Relocation to the Des Moines, IA area is required

Leadership Competencies

* Communication: Delivers clear, effective communication and listens to others.
* Conceptual/Systems Thinking: Recognizes patterns, trends, themes, and connections in information to develop innovative ideas and solutions.
* Constructive Engagement: Expresses ideas and disagreements, constructively resolves conflict, and encourages others to do the same.
* Customer Orientation: Meets the expectations and needs of internal and external customers.
* Decision Making: Makes good decisions in a timely manner.
* Empowerment: Takes initiative and solves problems.
* Talent Development: Maximizes potential and improves overall performance.
* Influence: Proactively builds relationships and influences others.
* Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Accurately assesses problems and effectively and efficiently arrives at solutions.
* Strategic Thinking: Understands the current state and is able to visualize the ideal state and how to achieve it.

About Kum & Go

At Kum & Go, our purpose is to make days better. We do that by connecting with people. Every day, whether in stores or at our Store Support Center headquarters, we take a people-first approach to developing associates, serving customers, and solving problems. We provide a unique working experience where associates are given many opportunities to make connections and to have fun along the way. Our culture is supported by our five core values:

* Passion - We love what we do, and it shows in our work.
* Integrity - We do the right thing, even when it is difficult.
* Teamwork - We believe that greatness is only achieved in unity.
* Caring - We have genuine compassion for our customers, associates, families, and communities.
* Excellence - We expect and deliver superior performance.

For nearly 60 years, Kum & Go has been dedicated to the communities it serves, sharing 10 percent of its profits with charitable causes. For four generations, the family-owned convenience store chain has focused on providing exceptional service and delivering more than customers expect. Established in Hampton, Iowa, in 1959, the chain has since grown to employ more than 5,000 associates in more than 400 stores in 11 states (Iowa, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wyoming).

Kum & Go is an Equal Opportunity Employer