Sr. Manager, Real Estate Asset Management, Burger King, US&C

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Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories.

RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.

RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS® brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.

The Sr. Manager, Real Estate Asset Management, leads a team of Real Estate Managers overseeing a portfolio of Company owned and leased properties. This role leads the collaboration with internal teams including Development, Franchising, Finance, Legal and Operations. This role works closely with landlords, brokers, and franchisees to ensure the timely execution of lease renewals, asset sales, dispositions, and refranchising deals.

RBI follows a 5 day, in-office work schedule to support collaboration. Successful candidates will be expected to work onsite 5 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Real Estate Managers through the successful completion of projects including lease negotiations, landlord notices and consents, and other real estate contracts that seek to obtain long term property control, increase income, and drive a strong Return on Investment.
• Manage and prioritize critical dates for a portfolio of 2,000+ company assets across the United States and Canada.
• Work closely with Development to support new restaurant growth opportunities within the existing portfolio.
• Manage a growing pipeline of Refranchising deals involving company assets that may require landlord consents, lease extensions, and other negotiations with short closing times.
• Secure long term property control on assets that fall within the Remodel Plan.
• Research and analyze market comps to identify Fair Market Value in comparison to company owned and leased assets.
• Attend national real estate conferences as needed to build industry connections.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in corporate commercial real estate, asset management, market research, and analysis within the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) or Fast Casual industry.
• Experience collaborating with landlords, brokers, and franchisees in a real estate capacity.
• Strong knowledge of GIS/desktop mapping software and the ability to quickly learn new mapping and analytics tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess information, solve problems, and make data-driven decisions.
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders across departments and at all levels.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to efficiently gather, organize and verify data.
• Flexibility to work varied hours and occasional travel as needed.

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Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.

Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.