Refuel Operating Company

Director of Development

North Charleston, SC

full_time

About This Job

Job Title: Director of Development

Reports To: VP, Real Estate & Development FLSA Status: Salary Exempt

Type of Position: Full Time (Must live in the Charleston area) Effective Date: TBD

Position Summary

The Director of Development will lead and execute Refuel’s new store development strategy, including site selection, market planning, real estate acquisitions, entitlements/permitting, and construction management. This role will be central to Refuel’s aggressive growth strategy and will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Real Estate, Construction, Legal, Finance, and Operations.

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Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Site Development

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Drive and oversee the end-to-end development of new stores, from market strategy to store opening.

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Lead the market planning process and provide data-driven insights to identify high-potential trade areas.

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Work with real estate brokers, developers, and internal teams to secure and evaluate potential sites.

Real Estate & Legal Coordination

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Manage negotiation and execution of site acquisition, leases, and property entitlements through contract execution.

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Oversee coordination with legal and external consultants to finalize agreements, resolve zoning issues, and ensure all regulatory requirements are met.

Permitting & Construction Oversight

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Ensure all permits and approvals are obtained in a timely manner to meet development timelines.

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Collaborate with the Engineers, Architects & the Construction team to manage project budgets, timelines, FFE procurement and vendor performance.

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Monitor 3rd Party Vendors and Consultants to oversee progress and resolve challenges to keep projects on schedule.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Alignment

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Maintain transparent communication & opportunities for process improvement to the Development Team providing mentorship, training, and performance feedback.

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Collaborate with internal stakeholders across operations, merchandising, finance, and HR to ensure store readiness.

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Provide regular reporting on development pipeline, risks, and timelines to senior leadership.

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Qualifications

Education & Experience

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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field.

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10+ years of progressive experience in convenience store development.

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Proven track record of executing high-volume, high-velocity development plans.

Skills & Competencies

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Deep knowledge of real estate acquisition, land use planning, permitting, and construction.

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Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

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Financial acumen and the ability to build, track, and manage development budgets.

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Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

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Ability to manage multiple projects across various geographies.

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Preferred Attributes

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Experience working in high-growth retail or fuel/convenience chains.

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Strong network of real estate professionals, developers, and local government contacts.

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Highly adaptable, with a bias for action and continuous improvement mindset.

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Why Join Refuel?

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Be part of a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial team reshaping the convenience retail industry.

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Competitive compensation package including performance bonuses.

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Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, 401(k), and paid time off.

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Opportunities for career advancement and leadership in a high-impact role.

#WSSCORP

At Refuel, we want to change your view of what to expect from a convenience store. We are investing in technology and building innovative stores to be the brand you trust – for everything you need.

Job Type: fulltime

Schedule:

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8 hour shift

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Monday to Friday

Education: Bachelor's degree

Work location: On-site

Director of Development

About This Job

Job Title: Director of Development

Position Summary

________________________________________

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Site Development

Real Estate & Legal Coordination

Permitting & Construction Oversight

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Alignment

________________________________________

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Skills & Competencies

________________________________________

Preferred Attributes

________________________________________

Why Join Refuel?

#WSSCORP

Job Type: fulltime

Schedule:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Work location: On-site

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