Retail Commercial Real Estate Specialist at Dunhams Sports

We are seeking a Retail Commercial Real Estate Specialist. This is a full-time salaried position that works in office at our headquarters located in Troy, MI.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Gathers, provides, and explains details of current market conditions, pricing, legal requirements, and similar information
• Produces relevant market data and research, and sources potential new leads
• Assisting, drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal contracts, including leases and SNDAs
• Learning company’s expectations in retail site selection
• Schedules and conducts site tours
• Structuring, drafting and negotiating commercial lease agreements, amendments, subleases, assignments and LOIs

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum of ten years’ experience in commercial real estate with an emphasis on mid to big box retail locations
• Proven track record of closing deals for at least ten mid to big box retail locations annually
• Substantial contacts in the commercial retail industry
• Proven ability to negotiate commercial retail leases
• Familiarity with the states and markets on the company’s target list
• Knowledge of relevant real estate, brokerage, ethical, and other rules
• Thorough understanding of the commercial real estate market and the laws, regulations, and best practices involved in commercial real estate transactions
• Understanding of retail construction
• Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Candidate should be goal-oriented, self-motivated, and ambitious
• Ability to travel 80% of the time

Education and Experience:

• Valid real estate license (required)
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree is a plus

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Prescription plan
• Life, STD, LTD insurance
• Vacation and Personal days
• 401(k) savings plan
• Merchandise discount