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Senior Real Estate Manager, Worldwide Retail Growth and Development Real Estate

Amazon
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/21/2026
Description

Worldwide Retail Growth and Development (WWRGD) supports the physical retail expansion in the US and International Markets for Amazon Worldwide Grocery Stores (WWGS), an evolving and rapidly growing business. We are looking for a talented professional with diverse real estate expertise to join the WWRGD Real Estate Team who will operate on both strategic and tactical levels to support the expansion of our retail store network.

In this role you will work directly with land sellers, landlords, developers, local jurisdictions, attorneys and consultants to identify and secure agreements for multiple projects within a defined territory across the U.S. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills that can successfully navigate complex real estate negotiations to execution. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary internal and external stakeholders to produce outcomes that support sustainable growth for WWGS and enrich the communities in which we expand.

Key job responsibilities

  • Lead site identification, engagement, negotiation and execution of agreements, including land acquisitions, build to suit and existing box lease negotiations, and ground leases.
  • Manage a varied and evolving real estate portfolio that supports rapid growth plans and strategic projects.
  • Embrace a culture of speed, bias for action and frugality with all business partners and leverage AI tools to deliver results.
  • Assist in developing site plans that deliver best in class projects consistent with market conditions that maximize profitability for the business.
  • Partner with land sellers, landlords, developers and local jurisdictions, and participate in local meetings relating to these projects.
  • Work cross-functionally with internal and external teams to execute our real estate strategy, including Network Planning, Pre Construction, Design, Finance, Legal, and Construction.
  • Build and lead teams of vendors and consultants to evaluate site feasibility and deliver acquisitions.
  • This role requires approximately 20% domestic travel within the US.

About The Team

WWRGD owns the identification, procurement, design, construction, and ongoing management of all physical retail stores in the U.S. and International. In other words, we’re the people who keep the retail portfolio expanding and operating. We support all Whole Foods Market stores and other Amazon retail concepts. We work on the most challenging problems and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, management, real estate, or another related field
  • 8 years in the Retail Real Estate industry, including site selection and acquisitions for large complex projects.
  • Experience with the development of retail network strategies.
  • Extensive experience in the negotiation and acquisition of commercial real estate properties, including land acquisitions, ground leases, and building leases.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, or related fields
  • Experience working on confidential projects

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, IL, Chicago - 129,900.00 - 175,700.00 USD annually

USA, NJ, Jersey City - 142,900.00 - 193,300.00 USD annually

USA, TN, Nashville - 116,900.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

USA, TX, AUSTIN - 129,900.00 - 175,700.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 129,900.00 - 175,700.00 USD annually


Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10470407

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