Real Estate Analyst

Lidl, the largest grocer in Europe and one of the leading retailers in the world, with over 10,000 stores in 26 countries, is currently expanding operations into the United States and is looking for top quality candidates to help establish the brand and build the business. By joining the Real Estate Department, candidates will directly contribute to the cutting-edge growth of the company in the United States.

The Real Estate Analyst will support the Director of Real Estate and Real Estate department. The successful candidate will be highly organized, extremely detail oriented, self-motivated, as well as a demonstrated ability to respond effectively to changing workloads and priorities.

* Perform strategic real estate market analysis including evaluation of competitors’ locations, acquisitions strategy, sales volumes and other relevant information * Conduct field research to analyze market competition, locations, and performance. * Coordinate with municipalities and commercial real estate brokers to obtain market and property level data * Maintain key information and data of real estate, property, site details into company’s Real Estate Management system * Create analytic maps in coordination with Acquisition staff depicting key demographic, competitive, traffic, and decision making metrics * Perform initial concept site feasibility analysis in support of Acquisition Managers * Create and complete concept feasibility site plans in coordination with Engineers * Perform initial desktop valuations and internal investment analysis of real estate offers and manage correspondence regarding same * Develop investment packages to Board for approval in support of Acquisition Manager * Conduct site due diligence, property inspections, and transaction closings in support of Acquisition Manager * Obtain site plan approvals and building permits from local municipalities in coordination with Acquisition Manager * Manage and maintain Acquisition team filing system * Support other Acquisition and Real Estate Department activities as needed

**Required** * Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (Real Estate, Urban Planning, Business, Finance) or equivalent * 1+ years of relevant experience **Preferred** * Proficiency with mapping software * Strong interest in commercial Real Estate acquisition and development * Knowledge of real estate and real estate systems and market practices * Experience interpreting and communicating analytics * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong team orientated philosophy and problem solving skills * Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines * High levels of integrity and discretion * Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituent groups such as senior management, peers, and outside contacts * Energetic, self-motivated and highly professional demeanor