Real Estate Manager

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is a fast growth specialty retailer with 600+ retail locations including company-owned and franchised operations. Additionally, CBTL has operations in grocery, office coffee service, supply and e-commerce.CBTL, born and brewed in southern California in 1963 is the oldest family owned specialty retail coffee company in the industry. With a unique roasting process treating each bean differently depending on the origin, creating the tea latte and being the first to introduce the Original Ice Blended coffee drink to the world, CBTL is known for innovation as well as a "cool" place to hang whether it be the fire pit, outdoor café or just people watching from inside the stores. Position:CBTL seeks a Real Estate Manager to join the Real Estate and Construction Team Assists in growth of The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf through acquiring, developing and leasing property for new CBTL stores.Responsibilities: Develop long range plans for new store development. Identify and research trend areas. Conduct and research site locations Market analysis & lease negotiations and entitlement procurement Provide risk management analysis regarding store opening or lease renewals. Contribute to a development team who is on an aggressive roll out of an extremely popular restaurant chain. Advise and present to all levels of management. Develop and maintain relationships with a number of parties (e.g. brokers, landlords, shopping center management companies, government officials, consultants, etc.). Develop knowledge of real estate market dynamics, major key individuals, market trends, opportunities, etc. Position requires minimum 50% travel within region.Qualifications Minimum 3-5 years professional real estate experience, preferably with a corporate retailer and/or broker focused on retail clients. Proven negotiation skills. College degree: BA, BS in related field preferred Must be highly proficient in MS Project as well as in the MS Suite. Should have great attention to detail, must be able to collaborate with the team and have great communications skills. Strong "people person" who approaches issues/opportunities in a collaborative manner.International Coffee & Tea, LLC dba The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CBTL) is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other status protected by state or federal law. CBTL expressly prohibits any form of employee harassment or discrimination on the basis of any such protected status.  CBTL provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy was intended to comply, and CBTL so complies, with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. Company: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Location: Los Angeles, CA Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Sales/Retail/Business Development Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Education: Bachelor's Degree