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Batteries Plus · 1 month ago

Director of Store Development & Real Estate

Hartland, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Batteries Plus is a company that is expanding its national footprint and evolving its retail experience. The Director of Store Development & Real Estate oversees the full lifecycle of store development, leading strategy and execution in real estate, construction, design, and signage to drive the company's physical expansion.

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Responsibilities

Lead the design, layout, and construction of new stores, remodels, and conversions

Oversee timelines, budgets, and franchisee investments to ensure efficient and cost-effective project delivery

Manage national sign vendor relationships and ensure signage meets local permitting and landlord requirements

Partner with internal teams and external contractors to ensure smooth, on-time project turnover

Direct the strategy for identifying and evaluating potential store locations using market research and demographic analysis

Lead all lease negotiations and property acquisition efforts to support franchise and corporate expansion

Manage the real estate portfolio to optimize the company's physical presence and financial performance

Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and franchising requirements related to real estate operations

Develop, lead, and coach the Store Development & Real Estate team, driving accountability and operational excellence

Establish and track KPIs, using data to make process and performance improvement recommendations

Enforce governance policies to ensure efficient and secure use of invested resources

Qualification

Real estate financial analysisLease negotiationSite selectionConstruction methodsArchitectural drawingsProject managementPeople managementChange managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skills