About the Role
The Real Estate Acquisition Manager will drive company expansion by sourcing, evaluating, and securing high-potential sites for new development. This role involves negotiating contracts, collaborating with project managers, and aligning acquisitions with strategic growth objectives in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Proactively identify and evaluate real estate opportunities through market research, broker relationships, and data analysis.
- Negotiate business terms and deal structures for LOIs, purchase agreements, and lease contracts.
- Oversee contract execution for land acquisitions and advise on re-zoning, variances, and land-related issues.
- Conduct comprehensive site, demographic, and competitive research to support market development plans.
- Prepare proforma and financial models to ensure alignment with the company's investment strategy.
- Monitor real estate market trends, competitor activity, and trade area dynamics to refine location strategies.
- Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of real estate deals, ensuring smooth execution with internal teams and external partners.
- Maintain and update market plans and expansion maps across assigned territories.
- Assemble materials for Regional Operations and Real Estate Committee approvals.
- Build and maintain relationships with brokers, landlords, and municipal officials to sustain a strong pipeline.
- Represent the company at industry events, including ICSC gatherings, to strengthen brand presence and cultivate opportunities.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5+ years' experience in retail estate acquisition, site selection, or commercial development, ideally with a multi-unit retailer or in a high-growth environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and real estate tools such as GIS platforms, Smartsheet, and CoStar.
- Advanced Excel skills are a plus.
- Ability to travel up to 50%.
- Source, evaluate, and secure retail sites through direct acquisition or ground lease.
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills, with expertise in LOIs, PSAs, and ease agreements.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strategic thinking and decisive judgement, coupled with strong business acumen.
- Solid project management skills and the ability to manage confidential information professionally.
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects across diverse geographic areas.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- GIS platforms
- Smartsheet
- CoStar
- Advanced Excel
- LOIs
- PSAs
- Lease agreements
- Influencing
- Negotiation
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Relationship building
- Strategic thinking
- Decisive judgement
- Business acumen
- Project management
- Confidentiality
- Self-motivation
- Detail-orientation
Location
- Tucson, Arizona
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Education Level
- Associate's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience (2+ years)
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- PTO
- 401k
- Career Progression
- Modern office space
- On-site Fitness Gym
- Bike Share
- Employee Game Room
- Lounge
- Free Unlimited Wash Club Membership
About the Company
- Mister Car Wash is rewriting the rules of the car wash industry.
- Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, we are the nation's largest and fastest growing multibillion dollar car wash company with over 500 car washes in 21 states!
- We wash cars for the fun of it.
- We put people first.
- We help turn jobs into careers.
Equal Opportunity
- Mister Car Wash provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicant for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
- We participate in the E-Verify system nationwide.
