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Flynn Group

Senior Real Estate Manager

Independence, OH · Hybrid

The Real Estate Director is responsible for updating the Long-Range Growth Plan annually seeking innovative opportunities to accelerate profitable new restaurant growth for the brand they support. A ...

Flynn Group

Senior Real Estate Manager

Independence, OH · Hybrid

The Real Estate Director is responsible for updating the Long-Range Growth Plan annually seeking innovative opportunities to accelerate profitable new restaurant growth for the brand they support. A ...

Metropolitan Council

Director, Real Estate

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$165K - $330K/yr

The Director, Real Estate provides strategic leadership for the timely and effective provision of the services and transactions necessary to meet Metropolitan Council real estate property needs and ...

Penske

Director - Real Estate

Reading, PA · On-site

The Director of Real Estate collaborates closely with various departments including Finance, Operations, Legal, Business Development, Risk Management, Facilities, Environmental, Fuels, and ...

Gap, Inc.

Director, Real Estate

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

About the Role The Director of Real Estate will lead a real estate region and major landlord portfolios for all Gap Inc. brands. The Director is responsible for the procurement of new store growth ...

WillScot

Director, Real Estate

Scottsdale, AZ

Willscot is seeking a Director of Real Estate who will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the organization's portfolio of owned and leased properties within the assigned ...

PLACE

Real Estate Director of Sales

Littleton, CO · On-site

$200K - $300K/yr

As a Director of Sales, you'll be part of an elite community, collaborating with and learning from the top 20% of real estate experts across North America. We provide a clear, proven roadmap to ...

Ross Stores, Inc

Director, Real Estate

Iselin, NJ · Hybrid

$137K - $259K/yr

Direct Real Estate analyst in securing information required for new store site submittal packets and proofing thereof for the Real Estate Committee. Direct staff in research and evaluation of ...

Ross Stores

Director, Real Estate

Woodbridge, NJ · On-site

$137K - $259K/yr

This role is based in the New York Metro area and will direct the analysis, selection, negotiation, administration, and coordination of Ross' new store Real Estate program, and/or the relocation ...

WillScot

Director, Real Estate

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

Willscot is seeking a Director of Real Estate who will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the organization's portfolio of owned and leased properties within the assigned ...

WillScot

Director, Real Estate

Scottsdale, AZ

Willscot is seeking a Director of Real Estate who will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the organization's portfolio of owned and leased properties within the assigned ...

Gap Inc.

Director, Real Estate

San Francisco, CA

$153K - $220K/yr

About the Role The Director of Real Estate will lead a real estate region and major landlord portfolios for all Gap Inc. brands. The Director is responsible for the procurement of new store growth ...

Ross

Director, Real Estate

Woodbridge, NJ · On-site

$137K - $259K/yr

This role is based in the New York Metro area and will direct the analysis, selection, negotiation, administration, and coordination of Ross' new store Real Estate program, and/or the relocation ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for real estate director in the United States is $118,825.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $145,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Does a Real Estate Director Do?

A real estate director oversees the acquisition of new real estate for a large company or corporate organization. Your duties are to manage the organization’s real estate development portfolio, find new potential buildings or properties to develop, and engage in contract negotiation to acquire the property. You also negotiate the sale or lease of your organization’s developments and contract the appropriate services to oversee daily maintenance. A real estate developer is a senior management position, and you work in close collaboration with other executives to ensure the real estate development complements other aspects of the organization’s strategies.

What does a Real Estate Director do?

A Real Estate Director oversees an organization’s real estate portfolio, including acquisitions, leasing, development, and property management. They develop strategies to maximize property value and profitability, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with local regulations. This role often involves collaborating with internal teams and external partners to identify new opportunities and manage existing assets. Real Estate Directors also analyze market trends to inform investment decisions and long-term planning.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Real Estate Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Real Estate Director, you need strong expertise in property management, financial analysis, market evaluation, and a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree, often in business or real estate. Familiarity with real estate management software (such as Yardi or MRI), financial modeling tools, and relevant certifications like CPM or CCIM is highly beneficial. Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and strategic communication skills help you manage teams, build relationships, and drive property value. These combined abilities ensure effective portfolio management, optimized asset performance, and successful long-term growth.

What are some common challenges faced by Real Estate Directors when managing multiple properties across different locations?

Real Estate Directors often face the challenge of overseeing multiple properties that may vary in size, function, and geographic location. Coordinating maintenance, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and maintaining consistent communication with on-site managers can be complex. Additionally, balancing budget constraints while optimizing property performance requires strong organizational and leadership skills. Effective Real Estate Directors leverage technology and build strong teams to streamline operations and address issues promptly.
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Infographic showing various Real Estate Director job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 36% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,825 per year, or $57.1 per hour.

Real Estate Director Of Operations

The Bienstock Group

Los Angeles, CA

$90K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

We're looking for a Real Estate Director of Operations to support our small but mighty collaborative. The job includes running the backend of our business from answering incoming calls to managing our office e-mail, managing the process of preparing our listings for sale (including coordinating vendors, scheduling photography/floor plans/lawn signs), making sure everything is scheduled and in place for Sunday and Tuesday open houses, attending private home showings and home inspections, and making sure all tasks are done to support our agents on their sales.


The right candidate for the job has excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), is extremely responsive, loves engaging with people and delivering a white glove service experience, enjoys being very active (in and out of the car, the office, houses), is organized and great at paying attention to details, has a strong memory to easily keep track of different houses, is a team player, shines in a support role, and a bonus is a keen interest in interior design.

Compensation:

$90,000 yearly


Responsibilities:
  • Answering the office phone line and able to proficiently answer questions about our real estate listings and our process
  • Engaging with Google Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google Sheets) and answering office emails with inquiries about properties and processes
  • Managing the process of preparing properties for sale - coordinating quotes from vendors and managing work/payment, coordinating with sellers and vendors regarding prep, scheduling photography + floor plans + lawn signs, contacting HOA if applicable
  • Managing OH schedules - coordinating with buyer's agents to assign hosts for Sunday/Tuesday open houses and publishing details in Slack, client scheduling, and updating OH on the MLS
  • Inputting information into the MLS - uploading details initially and auditing listings for accuracy
  • Preparing houses for showings and showing houses by private appointment
  • Inspections - scheduling and attending
  • Leases - preparing to show, attending showings, getting applications, client communication

Qualifications:
  • Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
  • Extremely responsive
  • Loves engaging with people
  • Personifies white-glove service
  • Enjoys being very active (in and out of the office, the car, the listings)
  • Is attentive to detail and organized
  • Has a strong memory to keep track of the details of listings and leases
  • Is a team player, shines in a support role in collaboration with other team members
  • Bonus: strong interest in interior design


Prerequisites to Applying for the Job:

  • 4-year college degree
  • 3 years of administrative or coordinator experience
  • Real estate license (or willing/able to get one)
  • Proficient in G Suite (gmail, calendar, docs, sheets, etc)
  • Reliable car

About Company

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

  • Collaborative, supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to grow and shape the company’s brand
  • Creative freedom and room to bring your ideas to life
  • Work with beautiful homes, great people, and a company that values innovation

At The Bienstock Group, we passionately, comprehensively, and expertly represent homeowners in selling and buying high-end residential single-family homes and small multifamily properties. We're fully committed to achieving the best outcome for clients, and we take personal responsibility for the process and the end result.

We love what we do. We put our customers first—always. We work both smart and hard - we're persistent and diligent, highly competent, and we care to get every detail right. Our service creates a huge WOW response, and clients recognize how much we care. We’re looking to add a person who will be an integral member of our company.