Director, Real Estate & Leasing

at  Tokyo Smoke

Reporting to the President, OEG Retail Cannabis, this role will be a dynamic contributor who leads the process of lease negotiations, oversee the maintenance of real estate records and build a commercial real estate leasing strategy for the business.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• 7-10 years of progressive business experience in
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration
• Experience working in the commercial real estate market is a requirement.
• Full Understanding of the requirements and processes of retail leasing.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Highly effective negotiation skills
• An inquisitive approach with the ability to connect and engage with new and existing clients with ease.
• Strong influencer that can focus on growth of the business.
• Interest in an emerging industry and familiarity with the product
• Financial management and a strong business acumen
• Strong understanding of real estate market analysis to ensure that all activities are insight-led, reflecting current trends and market conditions.
• Adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity, start-up experience preferred.
• Ability to self-manage, take initiative and demonstrates exceptional collaboration skills.
• Possesses strong oral, written communication skills with experience presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

• Reporting to the President OEG Retail Cannabis, the role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the real estate strategy process, market assessment, competition monitoring, portfolio optimization, and input into go forward Capital Plan.
• Lead process of lease negotiations for all existing and potential Corporate and Franchise locations.
• To act as lead & mentor to negotiate & influence resolutions to outstanding real estate issues affecting performance within the Tokyo Smoke business.
• Provide over-sight to the accurate maintenance of all Real Estate records including all details relating to leases and sub-leases.
• Negotiate and document assigned aspects of real estate services for and with various business divisions within the organization. This includes finalizing agreements for leasing & sub-leasing projects, acting as the primary point of contact with all relevant internal and external stakeholders (including lawyers, real estate brokers, landlords, land surveyors, fee appraisers, project planners, consultants and various user groups).
• Support the business in building a national commercial real estate leasing strategy for the OEG Retail Cannabis business.
• Identify and implement collaborative opportunities with internal and external stakeholders that optimize the value of real estate through efficient space use.
• Support the new store openings function as required.
• Support the Franchise team in Identifying potential new/franchise store locations.
• Coordinate the provision of solid ground intelligence resulting in prompt and accurate decision making allowing for systematic and profitable chain growth.
• Coordinate and lead the preparation of all Real Estate specific material resulting to drive a better understanding of market and store potential, dispensary landscape and consumer behaviors. Present data, conclusions, and recommendations to senior management, internal customers, and key outside clientele
• Provide input and recommendations in evaluating consultant selections, project tendering and strategic initiatives; develops standardized legal documentation for real estate transactions.