Director, Retail Real Estate Planning
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Headquarters (Akron, Ohio)

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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company currently has an opening for a Manager, Retail Real Estate Planning at its' corporate headquarters in Akron, Ohio.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is one of the world's largest tire companies, with over 750 stores and over 8,000 employees in its Retail division. Goodyear was founded in 1898, and opened its first Goodyear-owned retail store in 1924 in Columbus, Ohio. Goodyear Retail employs a group of talented and committed associates that are always looking for ways to excel by providing unlimited career advancement and development opportunities. At Goodyear Retail we pride ourselves on attracting and retaining the very best!

Primary Purpose of the Position:
The Director, Retail Real Estate Planning is responsible for the strategic direction and management of all retail real estate strategies, growth plans and markets, identification and approval of sites, store build-out, store lay-out, store openings, closings, relocations, acquisitions and maintenance activities. The incumbent should take a strategic approach within the Retail business around driving profitable store growth.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Develops strategic direction and growth plan of Retail real estate. This includes identification of markets we want to grow in.
2. Develops a site selection model and process that maximizes return on our investment. Provides expertise in the identification, placement and quantity of stores to be opened per year.
3. Executes the organization's plan to open all stores within the time frame documented to maximize added financial returns.
4. Works closely with Corporate Field Real Estate to identify optimum retail locations and coordination of all steps in the process.
5. Analyzes various locations to determine best return on investment. Determines maximum values associated with terms and conditions for newly-leased locations as well as renewals of existing leases.
6. Directs property management activity for all retail properties including directing Corporate Real Estate for renegotiation of leases to maximize store performance. Provides and manages exit strategy for weak stores.
7. Manages and controls delays, costs and local regulations. Selects vendors to ensure quality goods.
8. Advocate for alternative methods and sources of supply to ensure continuing cost savings.
9. Works with HWH Architecture on build-out of stores according to blueprints, specifications and codes. Develops new building design to maximize sales profitability and cost.
10. Manages acquisition strategy and presents business plan recommendations to the leadership team.

Qualifications:
Required:
1. Bachelor's or higher level degree with an emphasis in business or finance.
2. Minimum 7 years progressively responsible retail real estate experience, including store build-out and a proven track record of successful site selection.
3. Proven ability to deliver timely acquisitions within budget and time frame. Strong batting average on stores opened.
4. Experience in expanding Retail real estate at the national level.
5. Proven track record of successful and profitable retail expansion.
6. Ability to provide strategic leadership of entire real estate function. Exceptional and proven ability to negotiate with subcontractors, landlords and attorneys and other contacts both within and outside of the organization to achieve goals.
7. Thorough knowledge of real estate management, location, relocation, development and store build-out. Evaluate and review financial decisions relating to budgets, cost savings containment and fiscal responsibilities.
8. Advanced knowledge of Excel, working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
9. Experience with real estate market software.
10. Ability to gather, interpret and present information in a logical and professional manner.
11. Working knowledge of financial analysis and the ability to make recommendations and decision based on data.

Goodyear offers a comprehensive benefit program along with a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.

Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer