Director, Portfolio and Retail M&A

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works locations. With locations across North America and more than $4.5 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career. Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just competitive pay. We provide formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build towards your future. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole self to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.

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• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in retail real estate, corporate development, M&A, finance or related fields, preferably within a large, multi-site retail organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, real estate, law or a related field.
• Extensive experience evaluating and executing complex real estate, portfolio or M&A transactions.
• Strong financial and investment acumen, including valuation, financial modeling, capital analysis and investment return metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex transactions and cross-functional initiatives from evaluation through execution.
• Strong negotiation, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Detailed knowledge of leases, purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, due diligence materials and other real estate and transaction documents.
• Exceptional verbal, written and executive presentation skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and real estate technology platforms.

• →Develop and execute investment and portfolio strategies aligned with BSRO’s long-term network growth, financial and enterprise objectives.
• →Lead small-to-mid-sized corporate retail acquisitions and portfolio real estate transactions, including multi-site acquisitions and complex real estate opportunities, with accountability from initial evaluation through closing and store conversion/integration.
• →Lead the financial evaluation and underwriting of acquisition and portfolio opportunities, including valuation, financial modeling, capital requirements, return analysis and investment recommendations.
• →Direct real estate and business diligence and regulatory approvals for acquisition opportunities, evaluating portfolio quality, market positioning, site viability, lease obligations, capital needs, risks and conversion requirements.
• →Structure and negotiate complex transactions involving multiple locations, sellers, landlords and other counterparties, including asset purchase agreements, purchase agreements, leases, lease assignments and other transaction documents.
• →Develop comprehensive investment cases and recommendations for senior leadership, evaluating strategic fit, financial returns, capital requirements, transaction structure, risk and long-term value creation.
• →Lead cross-functional execution of retail acquisitions and portfolio transactions, coordinating with Operations, Finance, Legal, Construction, Accounting, IT, Marketing and other internal stakeholders.
• →Lead post-acquisition real estate conversion and integration planning, establishing priorities, timelines and accountability to efficiently integrate acquired locations into the BSRO network.
• →Develop strategic portfolio recommendations based on market strategy, store performance, financial returns, operational needs, portfolio risk and long-term growth objectives.
• →Identify and evaluate opportunities for strategic relocations, consolidations, dispositions, portfolio restructures and other action that improve network quality, market position and long-term value.
• →Evaluate portfolio and multi-site opportunities that can accelerate network growth, increase density, secure high-quality real estate and supplement traditional new-store development.
• →Partner closely with Asset Management on portfolio initiatives requiring lease renewals, restructures, dispositions or other asset-level execution while maintaining accountability for the broader portfolio investment strategy.
• →Partner with Real Estate Development and Market Research and Strategy to ensure portfolio investment and acquisition activity aligns with priority markets and BSRO’s broader network strategy.
• →Provide strategic recommendations regarding capital allocation across acquisitions, portfolio investments and other complex real estate opportunities.
• →Establish appropriate governance, reporting and risk-management processes for portfolio and M&A activity, ensuring timely identification and escalation of material issues.
• →Develop and maintain strategic relationships with REITs, major retail property owners, developers, brokers, business owners, investors and other industry partners to identify acquisition, portfolio and other strategic opportunities.
• →Evaluate alternative transaction structures, including selective joint ventures and other strategic real estate arrangements, where appropriate to support growth or portfolio objectives.
• →Serve as a real estate subject matter expert for complex, strategic and confidential investment and acquisition opportunities.
• →Foster a collaborative, customer-centric environment focused on financial discipline, problem-solving and execution.

• Lead assigned resources and cross-functional project teams in support of portfolio strategy, acquisitions and transaction execution.

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.