$90,000 + bonus

Full Remote anywhere in the United States

Potbelly Sandwich Shops, where Good Vibes and Great Careers are a way of life! Come Build the Potbelly Nation with us.

Potbelly got its start in 1977 as a small antique store that turned into a lines-out-the-door neighborhood sandwich shop. Before you knew it, we were serving up delicious food in a fun environment at more than 400 shops across the United States.

We continue to wake up every day with one goal: Make people happy through good vibes and delicious craveable food. Put those awesome ingredients together, and there’s no telling what we’ll cook up next!

Job Title: Manager - Real Estate Portfolio Strategy

Department/Function: Legal/Real Estate

Location: Support Center (Remote)

Reports to (Title): Sr. Dir of Real Estate

Job Level: Full-Time

Job Band: Manager

Exempt

Travel Requirements: Rarely

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Real Estate Portfolio Manager will play a critical role in helping our restaurant group make informed and intelligent decisions that will shape our real estate portfolio for years to come. Reporting to the Senior Director of Real Estate, you will be principally responsible for managing our landlord interactions, negotiating renewals, and using cutting-edge technology to analyze our portfolio.

FOCUS

Essential Functions

• Executes the company’s real estate portfolio strategy
• Researches, analyzes, and monitors the financial, technological, and demographic factors that may affect present and future needs for the company
• Real estate project planning, tracking, and reporting
• Manages weekly/monthly reporting and metrics
• Oversees and coordinates review and processing of Estoppels, SNDA’s and landlord notices
• Assists operations in assessment of maintenance and lease provisions
• Maintains corporate pipeline calendar
• Handles abstract leases and amendments for databases and different departments
• Works on cross-functional teams
• Provides guidance and support to different departments
• Develops systems and databases to manage, maintain, and analyze the portfolio

Traits

• Process-oriented
• Strong financial orientation and understanding of what drives long-term financial health of the Company
• Consensus-builder
• Problem-solver
• Thoughtful about balancing short and long-term needs of the organization
• Flexible and open to possibilities, feedback, and the need to alter current plans or approach
• Oriented toward serving others in the organization
• Disciplined

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

• Must have the ability/stamina to work a minimum of 45-55 hours a week
• Will frequently finely manipulate and key in data
• Must be able to engage in problem-solving skills to help identify and solve potential issues in the field.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently through text, telephone, instant messaging, e-mail, and in-person communications
• Must be able to participate in and conduct presentations in front of an audience (virtual or in-person)

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required Experience and Skills

• Must represent The Potbelly Advantage and Our Values
• Experience in commercial real estate contracts
• Experience in lease analysis and abstracting
• Experience in project planning
• Experience in process improvement
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Strong cross-functional project management and organizational skills with proven problem-solving abilities
• Property management, lease administrator, or legal assistance experience is highly valued
• Data science experience and study is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, or a related field
• Candidates pursuing an MSRE or CCIM designation are highly favorable

Working Conditions

• Up to 20% travel required
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.