Publix Super Markets is consistently ranked as one of the premier food retailers in the U.S. We are privately-owned, hold no long-term debt, and continue to grow year after year. Publix and our associates excel in community involvement, volunteerism and environmental sustainability. Our collective commitment to diversity has contributed to our success in being a great place to work and shop. It’s satisfying to work for and be an owner of a Fortune 100 company that is widely recognized as a leader in the supermarket industry.
The Real Estate Strategy department at Publix is responsible for selecting new store locations and creating a multi-year market strategy, which includes identifying properties to lease or buy, recommending remodels for existing stores, and replacing facilities. Our mission is to provide Publix customers with attractive, safe, clean, and convenient store and shopping center locations, with a synergistic tenant mix. Within the department, the Real Estate Specialist plays an integral role developing and implementing real estate strategies for assigned territories.
What you'll do:
collaborate with the Real Estate Manager to develop a comprehensive three-year strategy for the territory and evaluate and analyze numerous new store or replacement store opportunities
research, analyze, and evaluate data to aid in the recommendation of locations for new stores, relocating or rebuilding of existing stores, closing or continuing to operate existing stores, and remodel budgets and acquisitions
perform sales projections and analyses
negotiate economic terms, license purchase contracts, and leases for Publix Liquors locations
manage multiple Publix Liquors deals from inception to store opening
assist in training, developing, and managing the Real Estate Manager Assistant
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Real Estate or GIS or other analytical degree or equivalent experience
at least two years’ experience in Real Estate, Finance, Contract negotiation, Legal, or related business experience or two year's of experience as a Publix retail department manager (or higher)
knowledge of competitor trends
knowledge of property valuation and financial modeling
knowledge of real estate industry standards and practices
knowledge of legal language, legal descriptions and its applications
knowledge of industry lease and contract standards and implications
knowledge of site planning
knowledge of geographic trade areas
knowledge of local and state regulatory development processes
knowledge of gravity and sales forecast modeling
strong leadership skills
effective written and verbal communication skills
ability to multi-task
excellent customer service and human relation skills
computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, and Word)
strong analytical and negotiating skills
ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
ability to routinely travel overnight for multiple days at a time (assigned territory requires you travel overnight several nights per week)
ability to work weekends
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Real Estate, Finance or Economics or a related field
Two or more years of commercial real estate strategy (market analysis, site selection) experience
Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
401(k) retirement savings plan
Group health, dental and vision plans
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
