Regional Real Estate Expansion Manager
Hey there!
We’re Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment,
Our mission? To democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting-edge technology and data-driven approach, we’re revolutionizing the way people engage with live entertainment.
Every month, our platform inspires over 300 million people in +40 countries (and counting) to discover unforgettable experiences while also empowering event creators with our data and technology, helping them scale, innovate, and enhance their events to reach new audiences.
Our results? We’ve teamed up with major industry leaders like Netflix, F.C. Barcelona, and Primavera Sound, presented international award-winning experiences, and are backed by several leading global investors! Impressive, right?
To achieve our mission, we are looking for bar-raisers with a hands-on mindset who are eager to help shape the future of entertainment!
Ready to be part of the experience?
Now, let’s discuss this role and what you will do to help achieve Fever’s mission.
As part of the Fever Originals team, you will use data and insights to create one-of-a-kind events and experiences that allow people to have unforgettable moments.
What you'll do
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Regional Real Estate Expansion Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for liaising with various internal and external stakeholders, coordinating venue sourcing efforts, ensuring feasibility and suitability of venues, overseeing venue-related operations across multiple projects, and managing the region database. Your primary objective will be to provide a holistic view of venue options, optimize costs, and maintain high standards of quality and safety.
You will:
- Manage a team of scouts within your region
- Report, elaborate, and plan scouting strategy with Global Real Estate Manager
- Strategize and prioritize high-volume venue sourcing requests within demanding time frames, coordinating efforts across different regions
- Serve as the primary point of contact between Originals/Ops/Production teams, Project Managers, and external stakeholders, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
- Conduct due diligence on base buildings to assess their suitability for hosting events, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and safety standards.
- Source venues that align with the Producer's concepts and designs, conducting site visits and gathering necessary documentation for feasibility assessment.
- Evaluate venues from experiential and financial perspectives, considering design intent, budget, and schedule implications.
- Communicate with venues and Project Managers regarding initial fees, lease agreements, and terms with venue owners for event location usage.
- Assist Project Managers in obtaining fire and safety, ADA, and other governmental permits, coordinating logistical aspects of production.
- Oversee venue-related issues across multiple large projects simultaneously, while also maintaining standards for smaller events.
- Evaluate and identify opportunities to save CAPEX and OPEX by proactively flagging potential issues during the venue selection and operational phases.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive venue databases to streamline future sourcing and operational processes.
- Collaborate with production companies or suppliers to ensure the return of a venue to its original condition upon project completion.
- Represent Fever at site visits, meetings, and local events
- Build a reliable database (regroup information, clean information, essential information) for Fever teams (Scouting, Operations, Productions etc.)
Qualifications:
- Strong Network in Mall & Retail Leasing – Existing relationships with major mall operators (Simon, Brookfield, Westfield, Macerich, etc.) and big-box retail landlords.
- Fast-Paced Deal Closer – Ability to handle multiple lease negotiations simultaneously and close deals quickly (track record of opening multiple locations in a short timeframe).
- Understanding of Permitting & Buildouts – Familiarity with permitting requirements and venue fit-outs for experiential concepts, preferably in malls.
- Flexibility & Market Knowledge – Able to identify high-traffic retail spaces that align with VR experiences and negotiate favorable terms.
- Contract Negotiation Expertise – Comfortable structuring leases with tenant improvement (TI) allowances, rev-share models, or short-term activations.
- Proven experience in venue sourcing, operations, or event management roles.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented mindset and strong analytical abilities.
- Proficiency in evaluating feasibility, financial implications, and design intent.
- Familiarity with relevant regulations, permits, and safety standards.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Highly organized with exceptional time and people management skills.
- Proficiency in database management and other relevant software tools.
- Join our team and contribute to creating exceptional experiences by ensuring the seamless sourcing and operational management of venues.
What You'll Get
- Attractive compensation package ranging from 120-140k
- 40% discount on all Fever events and experiences
- Health and dental insurance
- 401(K) plan
- Gympass membership
- Responsibility from day one and professional and personal growth
- Opportunity to have a real impact in a high-growth global category leader
- Great work environment with a fun, international team of talented people to work with
Our hiring process
- A 30 min video call with one of our Talent Acquisition Managers, to better understand your career plan, assess cultural fit, and answer any questions you may have
- A 60 min online test with three topics: logic, analytics, and written understanding
- A 45 min video call with your future manager, including questions about your profile and a business case presentation (to be prepared in advance)
Thank you for considering joining Fever. We cannot wait to learn more about you!
Thank you for considering joining Fever. We cannot wait to learn more about you!
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