Director, Real Estate Strategy
Panera Bread
About this role
The Director, Real Estate Strategy drives the development and advancement of strategic market plans and forecasting models to support franchise and company growth. This role leads a team of strategists to provide market insights, spatial analytics, and competitive context while educating and aligning cross-functional partners and franchisees. The director acts as an unbiased strategic coach to influence decision-making for new store development and portfolio optimization across markets.
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About Panera Bread
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About Panera Bread
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$166k – $248k
per year