Edible Arrangements hiring Commercial Real Estate Analyst in Atlanta, Georgia, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Who are we and what do we do ?

Fruit was just the beginning. Since our founding in 1999, we’ve evolved over 25+ years into an industry leader and modern gifting destination for celebrating the moments that matter. In addition to a robust online e-commerce hub, our vast retail footprint includes nearly 1,000 locally owned and operated franchise locations globally .

With offerings that go beyond our iconic fresh fruit bouquets to include baked treats, fresh flowers, dessert boards, platters, and more, our vast collection of delicious treats and innovative gifts are perfect for treating yourself and others .

No matter the occasion or moment, there’s an edible® for that .

Through all our incredible years, we’ve remained committed to our 5Ps:

• Our promise – Experiences that WOW .
• Our products –Remarkably fresh .
• Our places – Interactive and creative .
• Our People – Create special memories .
• Our purpose –To celebrate what’s good in life

PurposeEdible Brands is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Analyst to c onduct comprehensive site evaluations, market redevelopment , and new store development. Opportunity to work on an existing and reputable 25-year-old brand, as well as two emerging brands.

Location: This position will work onsite out of our home office in Sandy Springs, GA Monday-Friday .

What that looks like day to day

• Collecting data to complete full site analysis on each of Edibles' existing 850+ store locations.
• Assists with the d evelop ment and implementation of market planning, lease negotiations, and lease execution in markets throughout the US & Canada , resulting in new store openings & relocations .
• Interfaces with landlords, developers, real estate professionals, franchisees, and senior management to assist in executing real estate str ategy by opening new stores and relocating stores as needed.
• Engages brokers to help implement new store expansion strategy including managing broker relationships, bringing in new sites, drafting letters of intent , and creating brief summaries of deals .
• Acts as a liaison between company and broker on issues regarding real estate .
• Assists in identifies new markets and trade areas for strategic store placements by performing market analysis including evaluation of existing stores .
• Assists with documentation and administrative tasks in partnership with the cross-functional team

Requirements

• 1-3 years Commercial Real Estate experience. Commercial Real Estate Brokers and/ or Commercial Leasing Associate encouraged.
• Retail experience highly preferred, alternatively office, industrial, or multi-family experience ok
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, with the ability to build decks for executive review and presentations
• Proficiency in Excel and the ability to understand historical data.
• Tech savvy and can multi-task within multiple programs and apps simultaneously
• Experience owning complex projects from analysis through implementation.

Essential Competencies

• You are effective at making balanced decisions and you thinks strategically — you are able to view the business as a whole, actively innovate and communicate the plan
• You are analytical and data driven – uses data to measure success, learn, iterate, and improve business.
• You are an effective communicator– you can deliver messages that foster buy-in and engagement and clearly articulates objectives and company's strategy.
• You are team orientated, with high integrity and works well with others
• You are willing and able to learn new concepts, assignments and projects and can catch up quickly
• You can work independently on assignments, while still maintaining a positive sense of collaboration with the team
• You have s trong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

What We Offer: 

• Onsite work environment fostering collaboration and relationship building with peers, cross-functional partners and leadership.    
• The stability and resources of an industry-leading company successfully operating for 25 years, with the agility and innovation of a startup, allowing you to make a significant impact and shape our future.   
• Growth & Development – Each team member has a visible and immediate impact on the business, offering abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth as we scale in size and sophistication.  
• Healthcare plans that include health/dental/vision insurance, 401K Plan, company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, flexible spending account options and more.  
• Paid time off, including sick days & holidays to support work-life balance.  

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, and disability, status as a veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran, or being a member of the Reserves or National Guard.