Lease Portfolio Manager

• $80-100k plus annual bonus
• Fully Remote in the United States

Potbelly Sandwich Shops, where Good Vibes and Great Careers are a way of life! Come Build the Potbelly Nation with us.

Potbelly got its start in 1977 as a small antique store that turned into a lines-out-the-door neighborhood sandwich shop. Before you knew it, we were serving up delicious food in a fun environment at more than 400 shops across the United States.

We continue to wake up every day with one goal: Make people happy through good vibes and delicious craveable food. Put those awesome ingredients together, and there's no telling what we'll cook up next!

Medical, Dental, Vision, Domestic Partner Benefits, Spouse & Children Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, 401k with a match, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, Incentive Bonus Plan, Paid Holidays, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life/AD&D Insurance, Home office allowance, Cell phone allowance, Internet allowance, mileage reimbursement, AMEX travel card provided.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Lease Portfolio Manager

Overview

The Lease Portfolio Manager will be responsible for the comprehensive management and administration of the company's lease portfolio. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to analyze leases and effectively communicate with landlords, sublessees, and internal stakeholders. The Lease Portfolio Manager will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of lease data, ensuring compliance with lease terms, and supporting various departments with lease-related information and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Lease Data Management - Prepare abstracts and ensure the timely and accurate maintenance of lease and sublease information within the Costar system.

Landlord and Sublessee Relations: Serve as the primary contact for landlords and sublessees regarding lease and renewal negotiations, including disputed charges, repair and maintenance requests and TIA reimbursements.

Compliance Support: Assist in the completion of Occupancy SOX controls by participating in monthly or semi-monthly meetings with accounting team to review Real Estate activity and ensure completeness of communications.

Finance Support: Assist finance team with forecasting requests to understand lease terms and anticipate changes.

Coordination with Risk Management: Work with the Risk Management team to ensure that insurance requirements are met on all lease agreements.

Loss Prevention Coordination: Collaborate with the Loss Prevention team to address security concerns and related costs when evaluating new and renewed leases.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in lease management, real estate, or property management.
• Proficiency in Costar lease management systems.
• Strong understanding of commercial lease agreements and legal documentation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in the restaurant or retail industry is a plus