Now Hiring - SweatHouz - Director of Real Estate in Atlanta, GA

Full description of the position

Position Title: Director of Real Estate Location: Atlanta, GA (In-Office, Full-Time) Reports to: VP of Construction and Real Estate

Company Overview

: SweatHouz (SWTHZ) is a rapidly growing wellness brand that offers cutting-edge infrared sauna, cold plunge, and recovery services. We are expanding into high-caliber retail centers across the U.S. and Canada. As we continue to scale, we are seeking a detail-oriented Director of Real Estate to join our team and play a pivotal role in driving our national expansion.

Position Summary

: We are seeking a proactive and strategic Director of Real Estate to lead the site sourcing, selection and deal-making process for SweatHouz's national expansion. This is a high-impact role that requires a blend of analytical thinking, market knowledge, negotiation expertise, and leadership. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in retail real estate, a strong broker and landlord network, and a proven ability to identify and secure high- performing locations in competitive markets. Based in our Atlanta HQ (near The Battery), the Director will work closely with the executive team, external partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to shape the company's real estate strategy and ensure every new location meets our brand, operational, and financial goals. This is a full-time, in- office position with up to 25% travel for market tours and site visits.

Key Responsibilities

: Site Selection & Market Strategy

• Lead corporate and franchise site selection strategy, ensuring alignment with customer demographics, competitive dynamics, and brand standards.
• Prioritize expansion markets and guide broker activities across regions.
• Build and manage a strong deal pipeline for both corporate and franchise growth. Corporate studio support
• Lead the entire process (end-to-end) of site selection to lease execution in all corporate markets, by leveraging a broker network
• Manager our corporate broker network to ensure we achieve annual lease execution goals
• Run potential corporate units through a detailed site selection process, which includes a presentation to the real estate committee Franchise Partner Support
• Drive the real estate pipeline with franchisees to ensure they achieve timely lease execution within their franchise development agreements
• Serve as a key real estate advisor to franchisees--guiding new partners through the site selection process and supporting existing franchisees with relocations or additional units.
• Provide real estate training, resources, and guidance to ensure franchisee success.
• Review and approve proposed sites in collaboration with internal teams and leadership. Broker & Landlord Relations
• Cultivate relationships with national and regional brokers, developers, and landlords which includes but is not limited to fostering continued conversation, and promotional webinars Data & Financial Analysis
• Partner with analytics teams to evaluate market data, site performance forecasts, and portfolio KPIs.
• Present site packages and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and stakeholders. Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Design & Construction, Legal, Operations, and Franchise Development teams to streamline the real estate-to-opening process.
• Ensure all sites meet operational needs and brand positioning. Portfolio Management
• Monitor existing corporate and franchise locations and their performance relative to site analytics and financial results
• Identify long-term opportunities for growth and portfolio improvement.

Qualifications

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• 5+ years of experience in retail real estate, with proven success in site selection, lease negotiation, and market strategy.
• Experience supporting franchise systems or multi-unit operators is highly preferred.
• Strong broker and landlord network across U.S. retail markets.
• Excellent negotiation and deal management skills.
• Analytical mindset with comfort in financial modeling and data interpretation.
• Proficiency with real estate tools such as CoStar, Buxton, Site Zeus, Placer, etc
• Proficient with Microsoft suites
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel (up to 25%) and work in-office full-time at Atlanta HQ

Compensation

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Benefits

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• Base compensation ranges from $100k-$120k annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness benefits, including complimentary SweatHouz services.
• Exposure to the commercial real estate world, including travel to industry events such as ICSC and other networking opportunities.
• Opportunities for career growth as SweatHouz expands nationwide. SweatHouz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits

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• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance Work Location: In person