Now Hiring - SweatHouz - Professional Services Director of Real Estate in Atlanta, GA

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Position Title: Director of Real Estate Location: Atlanta, GA (In-Office, Full-Time) Reports to: VP of Construction and Real Estate Company Overview: SweatHouz (SWTHZ) is a rapidly growing wellness brand that offers cutting-edge infrared sauna, cold plunge, and recovery services. We are expanding into high-caliber retail centers across the U.S. and Canada. As we continue to scale, we are seeking a detail-oriented Director of Real Estate to join our team and play a pivotal role in driving our national expansion. Position Summary: We are seeking a proactive and strategic Director of Real Estate to lead the site sourcing, selection and deal-making process for SweatHouz's national expansion. This is a high-impact role that requires a blend of analytical thinking, market knowledge, negotiation expertise, and leadership. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in retail real estate, a strong broker and landlord network, and a proven ability to identify and secure high- performing locations in competitive markets. Based in our Atlanta HQ (near The Battery), the Director will work closely with the executive team, external partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to shape the company's real estate strategy and ensure every new location meets our brand, operational, and financial goals. This is a full-time, in- office position with up to 25% travel for market tours and site visits. Key Responsibilities: Site Selection & Market Strategy * Lead corporate and franchise site selection strategy, ensuring alignment with customer demographics, competitive dynamics, and brand standards. * Prioritize expansion markets and guide broker activities across regions. * Build and manage a strong deal pipeline for both corporate and franchise growth. Corporate studio support * Lead the entire process (end-to-end) of site selection to lease execution in all corporate markets, by leveraging a broker network * Manager our corporate broker network to ensure we achieve annual lease execution goals * Run potential corporate units through a detailed site selection process, which includes a presentation to the real estate committee Franchise Partner Support * Drive the real estate pipeline with franchisees to ensure they achieve timely lease execution within their franchise development agreements * Serve as a key real estate advisor to franchisees--guiding new partners through the site selection process and supporting existing franchisees with relocations or additional units. * Provide real estate training, resources, and guidance to ensure franchisee success. * Review and approve proposed sites in collaboration with internal teams and leadership. Broker & Landlord Relations * Cultivate relationships with national and regional brokers, developers, and landlords which includes but is not limited to fostering continued conversation, and promotional webinars Data & Financial Analysis * Partner with analytics teams to evaluate market data, site performance forecasts, and portfolio KPIs. * Present site packages and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and stakeholders. Cross-Functional Collaboration * Work closely with Design & Construction, Legal, Operations, and Franchise Development teams to streamline the real estate-to-opening process. * Ensure all sites meet operational needs and brand positioning. Portfolio Management * Monitor existing corporate and franchise locations and their performance relative to site analytics and financial results * Identify long-term opportunities for growth and portfolio improvement. Qualifications: * 5+ years of experience in retail real estate, with proven success in site selection, lease negotiation, and market strategy. * Experience supporting franchise systems or multi-unit operators is highly preferred. * Strong broker and landlord network across U.S. retail markets. * Excellent negotiation and deal management skills. * Analytical mindset with comfort in financial modeling and data interpretation. * Proficiency with real estate tools such as CoStar, Buxton, Site Zeus, Placer, etc * Proficient with Microsoft suites * Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. * Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Willingness to travel (up to 25%) and work in-office full-time at Atlanta HQ Compensation and Benefits: * Base compensation ranges from $100k-$120k annually * Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays. * Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance. * Wellness benefits, including complimentary SweatHouz services. * Exposure to the commercial real estate world, including travel to industry events such as ICSC and other networking opportunities. * Opportunities for career growth as SweatHouz expands nationwide. SweatHouz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: In person