Remote
Bridgestone Tower
Full time
2026_22816
Company Overview
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a "Bridgestone West" strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.
Job Category
Real Estate & Property Management
Position Summary
The Real Estate Manager supports the execution of the Company's new store growth strategy and portfolio management within an assigned geographical territory. This role assists with site selection, contract negotiations, development activities, financial analysis, portfolio management, and cross functional coordination to support new store development and existing asset optimization. This position works closely with developers, brokers, landlords, and maintain strong partnership with internal stakeholders such as construction, market planning, finance, operations, and legal. Gather and provide ad hoc insights and analysis of markets, competition, and financial trends for existing stores.
The candidate must reside in the following states: MI, OH, KY, VA, WV, PA, NY, NJ, DE, MD, CT, RI, MA, NH, VT ME.
Responsibilities
Manage a defined territory maintaining a strong market knowledge and an understanding of new store opportunity points, trends, competition, emerging markets, and other factors that drive informed real estate decisions
Work closely with the asset management team to have thorough understanding of upcoming lease expirations of existing stores within the defined territory, and assist with decisions or transactions associated with lease renewals or lease restructuring
Partner with Market Planning to identify priority trade areas and source sites accordingly to maintain an active pipeline of prospective sites within the assigned territory
Identify and acquire (whether through a BTS program, self-development, or acquisition) real estate for new store locations in trade areas that fit the organization's profile for strategic growth which requires effective negotiation skills, advanced financial acumen, and the ability to effectively manage a broad network of developers and brokers.
Within the assigned territory, assist with the management and tactical oversight of portfolio matters within our fleet of existing real estate assets including lease renewals, subleases, easements, license agreements, acquisitions, dispositions, and surplus management.
Work closely with construction department and development partners on all aspects of new site due diligence including interfacing with local jurisdiction throughout entitlement process
Evaluate totality of new store investment to ensure financial return requirements are achieved including sales projection, land cost, building construction cost, site development cost, lease cost, goodwill, FF&E cost, etc...
Fully negotiate all LOIs to achieve desired strategic outcomes and further partner with legal team to complete any required leases, purchase agreements and other related transactional documents, providing business direction and approval where necessary to complete transactions.
Manage a network of 3rd party developers and brokers to support growth and financial targets
Partner with environmental, health, and safety to identify and solve complex environmental matters that pertain to the completion of desired transactions.
Prepare and present new store site packages for approval at Real Estate Committee
Other responsibilities and duties as assigned by real estate leadership.
Minimum Qualifications
BS or BA required (business or real estate preferred)
At least 8 years of real estate experience focused on real estate development, transactional, and portfolio management
Strong real estate technical knowledge, process knowledge, and experience with site selection and development for retail stores
Strong knowledge of real estate transactional and contractual documents including leases, purchase agreements, due diligence, and construction contracts
Ability to read and understand construction drawings and scope of work for tenant improvements
Advanced financial acumen
Proficient with preparing and presenting PowerPoint presentations to Sr. Leadership. Excellent verbal and written skills.
Ability to collaborate and operate independently in a hybrid work environment with travel required 60% of time.
Corporate experience within a real estate department for a national retailer (or similar) required
Work effectively and professionally with attorneys, paralegals, brokers, and other internal and external partners
At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be
We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.
What we offer
At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to "Serve Society with Superior Quality", for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:
A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
An effective and inclusive team.
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.
Based in Nashville Tennessee, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles. The Bridgestone Americas family of companies also operates the world's largest chain of automotive tire and service centers. Guided by its global corporate social responsibility (CSR), commitment Our Way to Serve, Bridgestone embraces its responsibility as a global leader by striving to improve the way people move, live, work and play.
