About the role#
The Real Estate Strategy & Reporting Intern supports the Manager of Real Estate Strategy & Reporting. This position focuses on how data, analytics, and strategy influence real estate investment decisions. You will contribute to project work involving portfolio strategy, site selection analytics, and executive reporting while gaining exposure to cross-functional partners in Finance, Construction, Property Management, and Operations.
What you'll do#
- Support real estate strategy and analytics projects through research, data development, and financial or pro forma modeling.
- Build, validate, and maintain store-level datasets, including location attributes, square footage, and opening dates.
- Perform ad-hoc analyses using store performance data, financial metrics, and market insights.
- Document processes, methodologies, and best practices.
- Coordinate team communications, organize analytical outputs, and maintain shared data tools.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in meetings to learn how analytics informs business strategy.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, preferably in business, analytics, geography, finance, real estate, or economics.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data organization) and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with large datasets.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with SharePoint or document management tools is a plus.
- Exposure to Power BI, Alteryx, GIS systems, or location-based analytics tools like Google Earth is helpful.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site position based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- You must be available to work 16 to 20 hours per week during the academic semester and up to 40 hours per week during school breaks.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
About Circle K
Circle K operates as a convenience and fuel retail business with a global presence. The company manages over 14,200 stores across 26 countries. It was founded in 1951 and maintains its headquarters in Laval, Quebec. The organization is a public company and functions as a subsidiary of Alimentation Couche-Tard.
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