Real Estate Specialist II

SUPERVALU is a premier food and drug retail powerhouse with world-class supply chain and support services. We are the nation’s third largest grocery provider, with a diversified portfolio of regional retail banners, locally managed and branded, spanning the nation, coast-to-coast and border-to-border. As the largest food distributor to retail stores in the United States, we also provide a robust suite of supply chain services to serve both our own retail banners and thousands of independent retailers.

Combined, SUPERVALU’s two lines of business provide a wealth of diverse opportunities to grow and to contribute to a thriving enterprise.

Our Philosophy:

Ongoing pursuit of excellence is a way of life at SUPERVALU and a key to our success. To achieve excellence, we seek associates who will contribute innovative business solutions. We embrace change and welcome others who do.

Our employees are as diverse as our opportunities - representing all ages, backgrounds and parts of the country. What they have in common is: talent, passion, sense of urgency, focus, standards, integrity - and an unsurpassed customer orientation. They form the foundation of our SUPERVALU Advantage - the key to our continuing success.
Purpose
The qualified candidate in this role will provide assistance to the Real Estate team in all aspects of real estate while gaining expertise and skill in real estate transactions including site selection, development of new stores, remodels/ expansions, fuel centers, and special related projects.
Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Assists with Investment Council submittal process by preparing and assembling submittal packages, compiling and completing meeting agenda and minutes and providing assistance during meetings.
Assists with conducting market research and analyzing market conditions by working with the research team to complete food and a drug market studies, demographic and population growth analysis, and modeling and by updating competition reports and maps as required.
Assists in completing and analyzing new store operator input forms. 
Assists Property Management with property management deals that include a substantial co-tenant.
Assists in completing required documentation for remodels, expansions and fuel center deals.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in General Business or related field preferred.
2-4 plus years of Real Estate, Market Research or related experience preferred.
Basic understanding of real estate documentation and understanding the approval process.
Work under guidance from more experienced real estate team members (Real Estate Manager, Sr. Manager or Director).
Will initially focus on routine to moderately complex real estate transactions.
Self-starter with an ownership attitude.
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must have the ability to represent the Company's interests to outside professionals and vendors.
Proficient in personal computer usage and current desk top applications, MapQuest desirable.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws.  The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.
EOE.