The Ed Napleton Automotive Group is looking for our next Real Estate Director. This is an exciting opportunity in a growing fast-paced industry.Located in-office at Napletons Oakbrook Terrace Illinois location the Real Estate Director is responsible for overseeing the strategic development acquisition leasing and management of a portfolio of commercial real estate assets with a specialized focus on automotive dealership properties. This role ensures optimal site selection compliance and profitability across all locations while aligning with brand standards and operational goals.

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The Ed Napleton Automotive Group has a large commercial real estate portfolio which includes dealerships commercial retail industrial and mixed-used properties. Napleton is affiliated with over 25 brands of new vehicles and 50 dealerships throughout seven states. Our strength comes from the more than 3500 employees nationwide. We are currently one of the largest automotive groups in the country providing incredible growth opportunity.

What We Offer:

• Potential pay ranges of $200000- $300000 per year with bonus opportunity.

• Family Owned and Operated 90 years in business

• Medical Dental Vision Insurance and 401K

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• Paid Vacation and Sick Time

• Discounts on products services and vehicles

• Growth Opportunity

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of real estate professionals including property manager architects construction managers real estate attorney and others
• Collaborate with internal departments including legal finance construction security and dealership operations.

• Represent the company in public hearings community meetings and industry events

Duties/Responsibilities:

Portfolio Strategy & Development

• Lead site selection and market analysis for commercial property investments and new dealership investments.
• Oversee acquisition zoning entitlement disposition and redevelopment of properties to support business growth.
• Monitor construction bidding and contract award for construction projects
• Manage relationships with brokers developers and municipal agencies to identify high-potential opportunities.
• Portfolio includes office retail multifamily industrial real estate
• Manage and maintain the business relationship with property management firm when applicable.

Automotive Dealership Focus

• Ensure dealership properties meet OEM requirements zoning regulations and brand image standards.
• Coordinate with dealership operations construction and design teams to deliver turnkey facilities.
• Negotiate ground leases build-to-suit agreements and purchase contracts specific to automotive retail.

Financial Oversight

• Develop and manage budgets pro formas and ROI analyses for real estate and rental properties and projects.
• Monitor lease performance rent rolls and capital expenditures across the portfolio.

• Evaluate financing options for property development
• Participate in discussions regarding accounting and taxation issues

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all properties comply with environmental zoning and safety regulations.
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessments for acquisitions and developments.
• Manage legal documentation title issues and insurance coverage

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent Excel skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience with multi-site retail expansion and dealership networks.

• Familiarity with environmental assessments and permitting processes.
• Ability to travel regionally or nationally as needed.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Real Estate Business Finance or related field (MBA preferred).
• 10 years of experience in commercial real estate with 5 years focused on automotive or retail properties.
• Deep understanding of dealership operations OEM facility requirements and commercial zoning.
• Strong negotiation financial modeling and project management skills.
• Proficiency in real estate platforms (e.g. Yardi).

• 18 years of age or older to comply with the company driving policy

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws