Director of Real Estate

Director Of Real Estate

As a Director Of Real Estate you will oversee real estate acquisitions and dispositions, and lease negotiations for our expanding network of farm and home retail locations. This position will develop and implement strategies to maximize profitability related to all facets of the total Rural King Real Estate & Development portfolio. This role requires a deep understanding of rural and suburban markets, agricultural communities, and retail development trends.

Responsibilities include :

• Identify and evaluate potential retail sites in rural and semi-rural markets aligned with strategic growth plans.
• Negotiate lease terms, purchase agreements, and other real estate contracts with property owners, developers, and landlords.
• Manage the full lifecycle of real estate transactions from initial contact through closing.
• Coordinate with legal counsel to ensure compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with internal teams including finance, legal, construction, and operations to align real estate decisions with business objectives.
• Provide real estate input during capital planning and budgeting processes.
• Support store planning and design teams with site-specific requirements and constraints.
• Recommend strategies for relocations, consolidations, or divestitures as needed.
• Oversee due diligence processes including zoning, environmental assessments, title reviews, and permitting.
• Build and maintain relationships with local brokers, developers, municipal officials, and community stakeholders.
• Represent the company in public meetings, zoning hearings, and community engagement efforts.
• Track and report on real estate pipeline, deal status, and market trends.
• Provide strategic recommendations to leadership based on market intelligence and performance metrics.
• Stay current on industry trends, economic indicators, and legislative changes affecting commercial real estate.
• May be required to cross train and perform other duties.

Supervisory responsibilities include : Yes.

Essential qualities for success include :

Physical requirements include :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The pay range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 annualized and is bonus eligible. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as relevant geographic location, education, certifications, experience, job level, shift, and organizational needs.