Director - Real Estate Development - Dierbergs Markets - St. Louis

Job Description:
Collaborate with the Vice President of Real Estate and Senior Executives in coordinating real estate acquisition, development and leasing strategies for the company in new and existing markets. The Director of Real Estate Development will research, analyze and present options and information that will lead to optimal decision making in connection with the company’s growth strategy.
Primary Responsibilities:
Participate in the evaluation and assessment potential real estate acquisitions, divestitures, development and leasing opportunities.
Facilitate the development market area plans and long term strategies, including site selection criteria, to ensure opportunities for new grocery store locations.
Evaluate demographics, market and site conditions and analyze competition.
Provide timely and accurate analysis of real estate trends and forecasts.
Direct and manage negotiations with sellers, purchasers and big box retail tenants.

Assist in the development of responsive and flexible leasing strategies that take maximum advantage of changing market conditions and reviewing, negotiating and approving leases.
Develop and manage external resources (consultants, brokers, IT resources, etc.) in support of deal-making activity.
Work under pressure with direct involvement from Senior Executives.
Foster a creative, driven and collaborative culture assuring the continuity of a qualified, professional and responsive staff.
Additional Duties:
Assist VP of Real Estate in preparing materials and making presentations necessary to obtain governmental approval for real estate projects.
Act as an interdepartmental liaison with accounting, IT and risk management departments.
Assist in management, development, mentoring and evaluation of staff in support of departmental and company goals.

Desired Skills and Experience
Background, Education, Training and Experience Required:
High level of professionalism, integrity and dependability.
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance or a related field
Minimum of four years of progressive commercial real-estate experience with a demonstrated track record of success in real estate acquisitions, development and leasing; experience with construction is a plus.
Thorough knowledge of negotiation strategies and techniques with strong leasing and relationship building experience.
Experience in structuring TIF’s, CID’s, TDD’s and other entitlements/incentives deployed in connection with retail real estate development strongly preferred.
Well organized with exemplary interpersonal skills and a team player with the ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization.
Excellent problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment to make decisions based on accurate and timely information and analyses.
Multi-tasking is a must–have; able to handle multiple projects with conflicting deadlines and priorities.
Must possess entrepreneurial and leadership capabilities.
Must be willing to travel in order to fulfill the requirements of the position.
An affable personality, a high sense of urgency and a healthy degree of executive presence are all key personal attributes for this position.

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