Toppan is looking for a Senior Manager - Real Estate Existing Assets to play a critical leadership role on the Real Estate team. You will be responsible for protecting and enhancing the value of a defined portfolio of existing real estate assets, serving as a player-coach who both manages a team and handles complex negotiations.
What You'll Do
- Lead and mentor a team of two Asset Managers within a defined territory.
- Provide hands-on guidance and development while actively managing a subset of assets.
- Ensure team alignment with brand priorities, objectives, and key results.
- Serve as an escalation point for complex lease negotiations and franchisee issues.
- Protect the long-term health of the Inspire lease portfolio by proactively managing key real estate terms.
- Extend lease option periods to preserve site control and future flexibility.
- Lead negotiations for rent reductions, early renewals, or strategic lease restructures.
- Monitor lease expirations, renewal windows, and risk exposure across assigned geography.
- Act as a liaison between Real Estate and internal groups including Franchise Finance, Legal, and Accounting.
- Partner with field leadership across brands to align on asset decisions and operational impact.
- Review and interpret financial models related to store performance and return on invested capital.
- Provide strategic input into closure analysis, lease workouts, and portfolio rationalization.
- Review and approve DealPath requests prior to formal leadership escalation.
- Support compliance with internal real estate controls and approval processes.
- Collaborate with Legal and Lease Administration to ensure lease terms are accurately reflected.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field.
Nice to Have
- 3-5+ years of experience in asset management, real estate, or lease administration, preferably in the restaurant, retail, or franchise industries.
- Proven experience negotiating leases, extensions, or rent relief.
- Strong financial acumen and comfort reviewing P&Ls and return models.
- Ability to communicate with senior leadership and franchisees in a clear and professional manner.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, ideally in a player-coach or small team management capacity.
Team & Environment
This is a player-coach position managing two direct reports. We value a proactive, solution-oriented mindset, a passion for preserving brand value through data-driven decisions, a collaborative spirit, and leadership capabilities that elevate both people and performance.
Work Mode
This role is remote eligible for candidates located within the United States.
