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Real Estate Development Manager

Memphis, TNOnsiteFull TimeManager / HeadPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Real Estate
  • Project Management
  • Due Diligence
  • Site Identification
  • Financial Analysis
  • Leasing
  • Purchasing
  • Capital Improvements
  • Risk Assessment
  • Property Management Oversight

Nice to have

  • Negotiation Skills

Role summary

AutoZone is seeking a Real Estate Development Manager to identify and evaluate building sites, conduct due diligence, and assess risks for property viability. This role focuses on maximizing financial returns through data-driven decisions on leasing, purchasing, financing, and capital improvements. The manager will visit properties, interact with tenants, and oversee property management teams. A minimum of 5 years of real estate experience and project management experience are required. The ability to travel up to 50% is also necessary. Strong negotiation skills are a plus.

Position Summary: AutoZone's Real Estate Manager identifies and evaluates building sites, conducting due diligence to assess risks and ensure viability. They maximize financial returns by analyzing property income, expenses, and making strategic decisions on leasing, purchasing, and improvements. This role involves property visits, tenant interactions, and oversight of property management teams.

Responsibilities

  • AutoZone's Real Estate Development Manager identifies building sites, reviews all due diligence reports and supporting information to determine the suitability and viability of specific locations and evaluate and communicate risk.
  • Seeks to maximize financial returns on the organization's real estate assets.
  • Analyzes individual property income and expenses and makes data driven decisions related to leasing or purchasing, financing, and capital improvements.
  • Performs due diligence in advance of property acquisition.
  • Visits properties, meets with tenants, and oversees the work of property managers or maintenance staff. 

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

  • Minimum 5 years of real estate experience
  • Project management experience 
  • Ability to travel up to 50%
You’ll Go The Extra Mile If You Have:
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
  • Strong negotiation skills

Since opening our first store in 1979, AutoZone has grown into a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile define who we are, for both our customers and AutoZoners. Working at AutoZone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork, and growth. Whether you're helping customers or building your career, we provide tools and support to help you succeed and drive your future.
Benefits at AutoZone AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefits guidance designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial well-being.
All AutoZoners (Full-Time and Part-Time):
  • Competitive pay
  • Unrivaled company culture
  • Medical, dental and vision plans
  • Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount
  • 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
  • AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
  • Opportunities for career growth
Additional Benefits for Full-Time AutoZoners:
  • Paid time off
  • Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
  • Tuition reimbursement
Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for AutoZoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at Careers.AutoZone.com.
We proudly support Veterans, Active-duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard and Military Families. Your experience is highly valued, and we encourage you to apply to join our team.
Online Application: An online application is required. Click the Apply button to complete your application. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources.
AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories. ​
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