Job Description

\n\n\nJoin Our Team as a Real Estate Development Specialist Propel AutoZone's growth by collaborating with Real Estate Development Managers to secure high-quality sites and drive new store openings. Coordinate regional projects, manage critical legal documents, and streamline communication with teams and vendors to ensure seamless execution. Analyze property performance, optimize financial returns, and support strategic decision-making. Lead process improvements, resolve challenges, and ensure timely project rollouts. Be the driving force behind AutoZone's real estate success!

Responsibilities

• Support regional development projects by creating necessary forms, partnering in approval processes, identifying and addressing issues, managing timelines and contract terms, and facilitating communication across cross-functional teams and external vendors (e.g., Legal firms, Brokers, Engineers, General Contractors, OFI Vendors).
• Coordinate, plan, organize, enforce, scope, track, and audit resources for ongoing regional development initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Supervisor and Project Coordinator to develop, update, and implement process and procedure documentation, addressing the evolving needs of cross-functional areas. Facilitate and oversee documentation and implementation as required.
• Ensure timely completion of new projects and program enhancements by managing rollouts, communication, and follow-ups.
• Act as a resource to cross-functional teams, providing effective solutions and coordinating with regional development teams as needed.
• Perform various support tasks, such as preparing documentation, creating presentations, and organizing weekly/monthly development meetings.
• Support Real Estate Development Managers in maximizing financial returns by analyzing property income and expenses to guide decisions on leasing, purchasing, financing, and capital improvements.
• Assist with due diligence efforts for property acquisitions and provide support in property visits, tenant meetings, and oversight of property managers or maintenance staff.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

• An Associate's degree or equivalent formal training program.
• Two to three years of Experience.
• Commercial development or transferrable residential development experience.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Adobe, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Power Point & Word).
• Project management experience.
• Ability to travel up to 25% or as needed

You'll Go The Extra Mile If You Have:

• Area of Study: Business or Finance preferred
• Cognos/Corsa (or equivalent reporting software) and Microsoft SharePoint experience a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with a detail-oriented focus. Must be able to handle highly confidential information.

About Autozone

Since opening our first store in 1979, AutoZone has grown into a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile define who we are, for both our customers and AutoZoners. Working at AutoZone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork, and growth. Whether you're helping customers or building your career, we provide tools and support to help you succeed and drive your future.

Benefits at AutoZone

AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefits guidance designed to improve AutoZoners' physical, mental and financial well-being.

All AutoZoners (Full-Time and Part-Time):

• Competitive pay
• Unrivaled company culture
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount
• 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
• AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
• Opportunities for career growth

Additional Benefits for Full-Time AutoZoners:

• Paid time off
• Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
• Tuition reimbursement

Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for AutoZoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at Careers.AutoZone.com.

We proudly support Veterans, Active-duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard and Military Families. Your experience is highly valued, and we encourage you to apply to join our team.

Online Application:

An online application is required. Click the Apply button to complete your application. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources.

AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.