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CAFARO

Administrative Assistant

Niles, IL · On-site

$18 - $24.25/hr

... direct calls to appropriate departments or persons Schedule appointments and handle necessary ... For 75 years, we have been dedicated to bringing high-quality retail developments to communities ...

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Market Development Spirits Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$70 - $110/hr

Build and maintain relationships with operators, bartenders, beverage directors, retail buyers, and ... Development * Deliver product education and training to trade and distributor partners * Build ...

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What does a director of retail development do?

A Director of Retail Development is responsible for overseeing the strategic growth and expansion of retail operations within a company. This role involves identifying new market opportunities, securing retail locations, and developing plans to increase store presence and profitability. They collaborate with real estate, marketing, and operations teams to ensure successful store openings and brand consistency. Additionally, they analyze market trends, negotiate leases, and manage budgets related to retail development projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of retail development?

To thrive as a Director of Retail Development, you need strong strategic planning, business development expertise, and a proven track record in retail management, often supported by a relevant degree such as business administration or marketing. Familiarity with CRM software, project management tools, and data analytics platforms is typically required. Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills set top candidates apart. These skills ensure effective expansion, optimized store performance, and sustained competitive advantage in the dynamic retail sector.

What are the main challenges a director of retail development might face when expanding into new markets?

A Director of Retail Development often encounters challenges such as understanding local consumer behavior, navigating regulatory requirements, and identifying optimal locations for new stores. Additionally, balancing brand consistency while adapting to regional preferences can be complex. Building strong relationships with local partners and coordinating with cross-functional teams—such as marketing, real estate, and operations—is crucial to ensure successful market entries and sustainable growth.

What are the most commonly searched types of Retail Development jobs in Chicago, IL?

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Project Manager (Junior)

InSite Real Estate LLC

Oak Brook, IL • On-site

$60K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Ready to build your career at one of the nation’s leading real estate development companies? InSite Real Estate is seeking a passionate, skilled Project Manager, (Junior), to join our Project Development Group. InSite is a quality-driven, growth-centered real estate development company committed to helping our employees excel through challenging but rewarding projects, competitive benefits, and charting their own career paths.

Who We Are

InSite Real Estate is a nationally recognized commercial real estate development company based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Since our founding in 1988, InSite Real Estate has completed over 650 industrial, office, and retail projects in over 45 states across the nation. Throughout our decades of experience developing, owning, and operating tenant-driven investment property, we have worked on projects ranging from 2,000 SF to 2.6 million SF in size, and $1 million to $250 million in value.

Our commitment to quality, integrity, and the growth of each of our employees makes InSite Real Estate an ideal place to accelerate your career. At InSite, we believe that individual growth and satisfaction lead to company growth, and we are committed to our employees’ success and professional development. InSite’s fast-paced, collaborative, and fun company culture makes it a great place to work, and as one of the nation’s leading real estate development companies, InSite is a financially strong, stable, and reliable employer.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Participate with the Project Principal, Managing Director – Retail, and Director of Construction on the site plan, budget model, and schedule for potential new developments.
  • Assist with site investigations documenting pre-construction conditions.
  • Identify any potential issues that may incur additional project costs to overcome (e.g., grading, storm water quality or quantity control, wetlands, floodplains, easements, access, utilities, entitlements).
  • Maintain critical dates, schedule, and document management to track the due diligence/inspection process.
  • Review and analyze project documents including construction plans and specifications, due diligence documents, utility agreements, and municipal code.
  • Familiarity with permitting and entitlement.
  • Travel required

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, land planning, or architecture required.
  • Qualified candidates without the relevant experience will have the opportunity for training and practical learning.
  • 0 to 3 years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering, site planning, and land development preferred.
  • Knowledge of site planning, site engineering, and storm water design and management.
  • Knowledge of site development (i.e. conceptual site planning, entitlements, due diligence, engineering).
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and MS Project is preferred. Working knowledge of MS Visio, Site Ops, SketchUp, and Yardi is a plus.

Benefits

  • Generous paid vacation and sick time.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (short and long term).
  • 401(k) plan with 5% match and immediate vesting.
  • Voluntary benefit offerings: critical illness, accident insurance, hospital stay and pet insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts including dependent care.
  • Opportunities to increase earnings through our annual incentive bonus.
  • Fitness center on-site & discount membership to Lifetime Oakbrook.
  • Company-paid cell phone.
  • Personal financial planning services.
  • Exciting and collaborative culture.
  • Limitless opportunities for professional growth.