Job Details

Real Estate Analyst

POOLCORP is the leading business-to-business distributor of swimming pool and landscape supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products. Through our subsidiaries, we operate in more than 445 wholesale Sales Centers worldwide with nearly 6,000 employees serving the needs of customers by offering a wide array of products and value-added support.

Our extraordinary company culture encompasses a high work ethic, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a community presence all within a family-oriented work atmosphere. At POOLCORP, we strive to employ only the very best.

Because it's a place where you can make an impact and grow! At POOLCORP you'll find a wealth of opportunities that support your individual and long-term career goals. Our stable work environment is further enhanced by our generous compensation and benefits package. Publicly traded since 1995, POOLCORP is a global organization with a long history of continuous success - clearly making it an industry leader in so many ways!

So, end your job search here at POOLCORP Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life!

Our generous benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
• 401 (k) with generous company match
• 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
• Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Discounts and much more!

Location: Corporate Support Office - 109 Northpark Blvd., Covington, LA 70433

This position is fully onsite at our corporate office in Covington, LA. Candidates seeking hybrid or remote work options will not be considered.

Job Summary:

The Real Estate Analyst supports the full lifecycle of real estate decisions across POOLCORP's network. This includes performing financial analyses, market research, and lease abstracting; assisting with site evaluations; maintaining real estate data and reporting; and supporting transaction negotiations by preparing models, summaries, and recommendations. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast paced environment with cross functional stakeholders including Real Estate, Construction, Operations, Legal, Finance, and external brokers.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes potential sites for new locations, relocations, expansions, and consolidations.
• Reviews and interprets commercial leases, amendments, and work letters; assists in preparing lease abstracts and identifying key financial and operational terms.
• Maintains and updates real estate databases, pipeline trackers, and portfolio reports.
• Coordinates with external brokers, landlords, and internal Construction and Operations teams to gather data and maintain project timelines.
• Analyzes occupancy costs, rent escalations, CAM and operating expenses, and supports budgeting and forecasting for the real estate portfolio.
• Assists in coordinating due diligence, market tours, and site assessments as needed.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement, cost savings, and improved portfolio performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills (Excel proficiency required).
• Ability to read, interpret, and summarize commercial lease documents with high attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

• 3-5 years of experience in commercial real estate, corporate real estate, finance, or related field.
• Experience supporting multi-site retail, industrial, or distribution real estate portfolios.
• Understanding of construction concepts, tenant improvements, and basic site planning.

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.

All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized.