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About the Role

Go! Retail Group is seeking a seasoned Real Estate Manager with a proven track record in specialty or commercial leasing to join their dynamic retail environment. This role reports directly to an executive leader and works closely with a highly collaborative team, requiring daily communication with real estate and retail operations teams, and partnership with shopping center developers.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the VP of Real Estate to achieve company and department goals.
• Negotiate economically sound deals for year-round and seasonal inline and kiosk locations to achieve sales and occupancy cost goals; negotiate renewals and relocations as needed.
• Review portfolios, identify target locations, secure opportunities, and forecast sales potential and profitability to negotiate optimal deal terms.
• Submit deals for ownership approval and renegotiate terms as necessary.
• Own the process from deal submission through lease execution, resolving internal and external issues as they arise.
• Collaborate with the Real Estate Support team to ensure smooth lease execution; request leases and address lease term issues.
• Track and understand lease payables; partner with Real Estate Administrators to resolve billing issues.
• Analyze store sizes and concepts to maximize inline opportunities; collaborate with Store Display to address space optimization issues.
• Assign kiosks appropriately based on developer requests and company inventory.
• Regularly review developer portfolios to identify and secure opportunities and test new concepts.
• Identify new locations to drive revenue growth.
• Build and manage strong relationships with landlords, developers, and business partners.
• Communicate with operators to identify optimal locations, assess competition, and monitor mall and community developments to set realistic sales expectations.
• Serve as liaison between mall/developers and Store Operations to resolve issues in partnership with the VP of Real Estate.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of company initiatives and their business impact; assist in implementation as needed.
• Develop productive partnerships with internal departments, particularly Store Operations and Store Display.
• Run standard reports using in-house software tools to track deal activity, account status, occupancy costs, sales forecasts, and related metrics.
• Prepare and distribute critical date reports; maintain a tracking system for important deadlines and tasks.
• Assist in preparing end-of-year developer recaps, analysis, and business trend reports to inform future goals.
• Contribute as a valuable member of the Real Estate team.
• May include future direct reports.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of specialty leasing experience (commercial leasing experience considered).
• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, operating at both strategic and tactical levels.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Proactive, forward-thinking mindset.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on driving efficiencies.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Passionate, energetic, and results-driven.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• High degree of reliability, sound judgment, and professionalism.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while remaining flexible, resourceful, and efficient.
• Strong time management and analytical skills.
• Ability to simplify complex issues into actionable solutions.
• Experience presenting decisions and recommendations to senior leadership in evolving environments.

Skills

• Specialty leasing
• Commercial leasing
• Negotiation
• Communication
• Presentation
• Organization
• Problem-solving
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Time management
• Analytical skills

Location

• Austin, Texas

Work Type

• 100% in-office
• Limited travel

Experience Level

• 2-4 years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) or equivalent relevant experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous employee discount at our retail stores
• Bonus opportunities
• Relaxed dress code
• Strong 401(k) match
• Generous PTO program
• Paid maternity leave
• Birthday day off
• Company events and additional fun perks
• Collaborative, open-door environment with a family atmosphere
• A great place to build and grow your career

About the Company

• Go! Retail Group is a national specialty retailer and the parent company to several iconic retail brands, including Go! Toys, Toys“R”Us, Babies“R”Us, Attic Salt, Wonder World, and other global brands.
• They are the world’s largest operator of holiday pop-up stores, operating hundreds of locations in malls, outlets, shopping centers, and lifestyle centers across the United States.
• They operate with a start-up mindset fueled by creativity, innovation, and a passion for retail.
• They sell fun, engaging products and create memorable experiences.
• They foster a collaborative, high-energy professional environment.

Equal Opportunity

• Go! Retail Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.