Real Estate Development Internship Jobs in Michigan

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At 7 Brew, it’s more than coffee — it’s about creating energy, connection, and unforgettable experiences one cup at a time. As one of the fastest-growing drive-thru coffee concepts in America, we’re building something massive — and we’re looking for a Real Estate Manager to help drive that growth forward.

This opportunity is with a rapidly expanding multi-unit quick-service restaurant platform developing locations across Michigan, New York, and beyond. You will own a territory, hunt and close drive-thru sites, and be measured on executed deals — not activity. You report directly to our VP of Development and work alongside a dedicated outside development team that takes your signed deals through permitting and construction.

We are looking for driven, strategic, and execution-focused real estate professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

The Real Estate Manager will play a critical role in identifying, evaluating, and securing high-quality locations that support our aggressive expansion strategy. This role works closely with leadership, brokers, developers, landlords, and cross-functional teams to move deals from site selection through lease execution.

Role Responsibilities

Site Identification & Market Development

• Source and evaluate ~5 sites per month in your territory using our trade-area pin maps, drive-time analytics, broker network, and your own direct deal-making
• Run each deal through test fit, internal approval, and 7 Brew corporate approval on tight, published timelines
• Negotiate and execute LOIs and ground leases/PSAs — 20+ signed deals per year is the quota
• Maintain a live pipeline of 30+ active sites so opening plans are never constrained by site availability
• Keep every deal current in our development tracker and hand off clean, complete deal files to the development team

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Success Metrics

Four KPIs, defined in writing on day one: signed deals per year (20+), pipeline depth (30+ active sites), gate velocity against published cycle-time goals, and deal quality against our deal-points checklist. We measure results, not activity.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $100K+ based on experience
• Performance bonus opportunities tied to development milestones and company growth
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Travel and mileage reimbursement
• Opportunity for career growth within a rapidly scaling organization

Ideal Candidate

• 3+ years in site acquisition / real estate development for QSR, drive-thru, fuel/convenience, or multi-unit retail — you have personally sourced and closed deals
• A working broker network in Michigan, Ohio, or Western New York (or the ability to build one fast)
• Fluency in LOIs, ground leases, purchase agreements, title, and entitlement basics — you know what kills a drive-thru deal (setbacks, stacking, curb cuts) before the lawyers do
• Comfortable being measured weekly on a number, and hungry to be paid on it
• Willingness to travel your territory regularly; valid driver’s license
• Self-starter mindset with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to travel as needed for site visits and market development
• Passionate about growth, development, and being part of a high-performance team

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JOIN THE BREWTOPIA MOVEMENT

This is an opportunity to help shape the growth of one of the fastest-growing brands in the industry. Your work will directly contribute to new market expansion and future store openings across the country.

Start your journey with us today by completing our quick Culture Index Survey (5–7 minutes):

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