Brand:
Bagel Brands
At Bagel Brands (Einstein Bros. Bagels, Bruegger’s Bagels & Noah’s NY Bagels) we believe in the bagel and how it has the unique ability to bring people together. Our team has a standard set of values and behaviors that allow us to spread a little more joy and happiness in the world. They let us laugh, smile, and enjoy each other’s company a little more. These are the behaviors that guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we treat our guests. We believe that there is no better way to make someone’s day than with a warm, fresh-baked bagel and a heart-felt good morning.
The Real Estate Manager plays a critical role in supporting Bagel Brands’ growth strategy by helping identify, evaluate, and advance new store development opportunities across the Eastern portfolio. As a key member of the Development team, this role partners across Real Estate, Design, Construction, Operations, and Finance to support the successful execution of the company’s new store pipeline and long-term growth objectives.
Through market analysis, site evaluation, project coordination, and cross-functional collaboration, the Real Estate Manager helps ensure Bagel Brands secures strong real estate opportunities that support brand growth, operational success, and an exceptional guest experience. In alignment with Bagel Brands’ Mission, Vision, and Values, this role operates with an ownership mindset, attention to detail, and a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
- Department: Development
- Base Salary Range: $115,000–$125,000 annually
- Bonus Target: Quarterly Bonus Plan
ENTERPRISE SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
This role supports the execution and advancement of Bagel Brands’ real estate development pipeline, including site identification, trade area analysis, deal tracking, reporting, and coordination across multiple stages of the development lifecycle. The Real Estate Manager partners closely with internal stakeholders and external brokers, landlords, and developers to support new store growth initiatives and ensure timely progression of development projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Real Estate Analysis & Site Selection
Leverage analytics, local market knowledge, broker relationships, and cross-functional partnership to support the company’s development strategy and growth plans.
Deal Management & Development Coordination
Track and manage development workflows, schedules, and milestone dates to ensure timely progression of LOIs, lease execution, design, and construction activities.
Negotiation of LOIs with focus on deal economics, tenant improvement allowances, landlord work letters, and site-specific terms.
Partner closely with Real Estate, Design, Construction, Operations, and Support Center teams to ensure alignment and visibility throughout the development lifecycle.
Reporting, Analytics & Cross-Functional Partnership
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Construction, Design, and Support Center teams on development-related initiatives and project coordination.
External Partnership & Market Presence
Interface with landlords, brokers, developers, and other external partners regarding Bagel Brands’ site selection criteria and development process.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES ( MANAGER )
Effective Communication: Communicates clearly, professionally, and collaboratively across internal teams, leadership, and external partners while ensuring alignment and transparency.
Empowerment: Builds strong partnerships across teams, contributes to a collaborative environment, and supports others through proactive communication, knowledge sharing, and problem solving.
Self-Awareness: Demonstrates professionalism, sound judgment, and awareness of the impact of communication, decisions, and collaboration on team and business success.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE
This position primarily operates in an office environment and requires the ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods of time. The role also requires travel to prospective development sites, market visits, broker meetings, and other business-related activities. Occasional bending, lifting, and carrying of materials up to 20 pounds may be required. These requirements may be met with or without reasonable accommodation.
The duties of this position may change from time to time. The Company reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the Company or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed and is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Address: | Remote , Tallahassee, Florida 00000 |
The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.
The duties of this position may change from time to time. Coffee & Bagel Brands reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the company or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Bagel Brands is committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and fair treatment in employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender/gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status or any other basis in protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Bagel Brands makes employment decisions based solely on qualifications for the position.
