Regional Real Estate Manager

Posted Friday, July 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM Tommy’s Express is looking for a Regional Real Estate Manager (RRM). This individual will play a key role in the future growth of Tommy’s Express by developing and overseeing the brand’s pipeline of primarily franchise real estate needs. The primary responsibility of the role is building rapport with the franchise partners to be the point person for supporting & driving all development activities. Must become and remain current on all activity throughout territory, inclusive of general development and activities of competitors. This individual will be responsible for identifying and qualifying viable trade areas in markets throughout the regional territory. The Regional Real Estate Manager will collaborate with Franchise Development and Construction/Design teams to guide Franchise Partners through the Tommy’s development process. What can Tommy's offer you? Base pay and annual profit-sharing bonus potential Full insurance package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Dependent Care FSA with on-site Daycare options 401k match and complimentary financial planning services with Merrill Lynch Paid time off and paid holidays Opportunity for continued education and tuition assistance Valuable learning and development program Significant ability to grow internally for motivated and strong performing team members Fun, energetic, family-oriented work culture with an emphasis on team member morale Growing nationwide brand/presence Position Responsibilities: Identify and qualify trade areas for viability of supporting a successful individual unit Maintain an inventory of fully qualified trade areas throughout regional territory Analyze feasibility and viability of proposed sites Present proposed sites to Real Estate Committee (REC) for approval Oversee the regional real estate deal pipeline to ensure Tommy’s Express and Franchise Partners meet their growth goals Partner with Franchise Development team to establish, communicate, and maintain accountability for clear growth strategies across target markets Establish and cultivate relationships with third-party professionals, particularly in target markets Collaborate with Franchise Development team to manage development agreements and site approvals for Franchise locations Position Qualifications & Candidate Attributes: Bachelor’s degree 1-5 years of relevant experience, preferably with national or regional brand development Process-oriented and strong collaborator with ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and across various teams Highly adaptable with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation Views customer care as high priority Work Environment and Physical Demands: Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm. This position requires frequent regional travel to visit potential Tommy's Express sites (50%+). While not traveling, the position will work remotely from home. To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, team member must be able to: Ability to work and commute in all weather conditions Drive between company locations as needed while on job Able to move about inside the office to access standard office equipment, etc. Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as; keyboard, copy machine and printer Able to effectively communicate, listen, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself and exchange information Able to walk, bend, twist, turn, stoop, climb steps, reach with hands, use hands to fingers Frequently stand and walk for the majority of each shift Ability to move and lift up to 30 pounds Company Overview: Tommy's Express is a national franchise for outstanding car washes and car care services. Powered by industry leading technology and decades of experience and planning, Tommy's Express car washes deliver a cutting-edge car wash experience unlike anything you've encountered before. Our fully automatic washes feature advances including the easy-loading car wash dual belt conveyor, wide open car wash bay for natural lighting, advanced presoak and sealer services, and free high-power self-serve vacuums on site. Tommy’s Express Operations consists of a number of corporately owned Tommy’s Express car wash locations across the country. This is a quickly growing operation with intentions to open or acquire 3-5 new locations per year through the launch of Tommy’s Express Capital, a private fund strategy. Tommy Car Wash Systems (“TCWS”) is the power behind our Tommy’s Express equipment. TCWS is a team of passionate car wash professionals working to create opportunities for our partners to become the best car wash operators they can be. We provide modular building designs, robust stainless-steel car wash equipment, an advanced Wash Club license plate reader system, the Tommy Transporter belt, high performance wash detergents, and an industry-leading franchise opportunity. At Tommy Car Wash Systems, we have a solution for almost any size operator. Our team has assisted in the development of hundreds of some of the most successful car washes around the world. Together, Tommy’s Express and Tommy Car Wash Systems make up the Tommy’s Corporate brand, headquartered in Holland, MI.