Senior Real Estate Analyst

Summary

Join Sandbox VR as a Senior Real Estate Analyst and play a pivotal role in identifying and securing prime real estate locations globally for our franchise operators. You will lead market research, competitor analysis, and global trend assessments to identify ideal real estate. Leverage advanced demographic analysis tools and GIS mapping to spot opportunities. Collaborate with property owners, developers, and brokers internationally. Thoroughly evaluate properties, ensuring they meet Sandbox VR's requirements. Provide financial modeling and ROI analyses. Work with the franchise development team to guide international expansion. Present your location analysis to franchisees. Understand unique cultural and consumer trends in each region. Keep a pulse on shifting global entertainment trends. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and proven expertise in site selection analysis for global franchise development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, International Business, Technology Management, or a related field
• Proven expertise in site selection analysis for global franchise development, with a deep understanding of real estate markets, trends, and technological needs
• Strong intuition for identifying high-potential sites in diverse international regions, particularly those that align with VR and entertainment-driven environments
• Experience with GIS mapping tools, real estate analysis software, and global market intelligence tools
• Relationship-building and strong negotiation skills
• Strong cross-cultural and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and stakeholders around the world
• A passion for virtual reality, immersive technology, and entertainment trends, with a forward-thinking vision for Sandbox VR’s continued growth and success

Responsibilities

• Play a pivotal role in identifying, evaluating, and securing prime real estate locations globally for Sandbox VR franchise operators
• Lead in-depth market research, competitor analysis, and global trend assessments to identify ideal real estate for Sandbox VR franchise units, with a sharp focus on high-potential sites
• Leverage advanced demographic analysis tools and GIS mapping to spot opportunities in both well-established markets and emerging global locations
• Prioritize the use of your strong intuition and analytical acumen to identify dynamic, high-traffic areas in cities that align with Sandbox VR's unique brand and customer experience
• Leverage an intimate knowledge of a Sandbox VR build out to influence feasibility of site
• Collaborate with property owners, developers, and brokers in key international regions, identifying the best locations, utilizing unique or tailored negotiation strategies, where necessary
• Provide franchisees with support to navigate local regulations, ensuring each location adheres to regional requirements
• Thoroughly evaluate properties through site assessments, ensuring they meet all requirements for Sandbox VR installations, including technology compatibility, infrastructure, and zoning regulations
• Analyze each site’s feasibility based on local market conditions, competition, and consumer demand for location-based entertainment
• Provide financial modeling and ROI analyses to assess site viability and profitability, focusing on securing the most lucrative and high-potential locations
• Collaborate with finance teams to align your site choices with long-term investment goals, balancing costs with anticipated revenue generation
• Work with the franchise development team to help guide international expansion, ensuring that your real estate analysis feeds into global growth strategies
• Present your location analysis in engaging, data-backed presentations to franchisees, even utilizing immersive tools like virtual tours and 3D modeling for visual impact
• Understand the unique cultural and consumer trends in each region to fine-tune your site selection, ensuring each location supports Sandbox VR's customer-centric mission
• Keep a pulse on shifting global entertainment trends, technology adoption, and real estate markets, particularly in high-growth and emerging areas

Benefits

• 4% 401k match
• Significant equity grants in a rapidly growing organization
• Robust medical benefits
• Full remote work from any of our currently approved US states
• Generous internet & phone stipend
• $85,000 - $100,000 a year