Real Estate Strategy & Reporting Intern

Summary

Circle K is a global leader in convenience retailing, and they are seeking a Real Estate Strategy & Reporting Intern. This role will support real estate strategy and analytics projects, contributing to data-driven investment decisions and collaborating with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Support real estate strategy and analytics projects through research, data development, and financial or pro forma modeling
• Build, validate, and maintain store-level datasets used for analytics and reporting, including location attributes (latitude/longitude,) square footage, opening dates, and other key site characteristics
• Contribute to ad-hoc analyses by leveraging store performance data, financial metrics, and market-level insights to support strategic decision-making
• Assist in documenting processes, methodologies, and best practices related to real estate analytics and reporting
• Support team members with coordination of communications, organization of analytical outputs, and maintenance of shared data and tools
• Collaborate cross-functionally and participate in meetings to gain exposure to how analytics informs broader business strategy
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned

Skills

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and work with large datasets
• Working knowledge of data analysis concepts and comfort learning new tools or methodologies
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data organization techniques
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint with the ability to communicate insights clearly and concisely
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a desire to learn how to 'tell the story' behind the data
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Availability to work 16–20 hours per week during the academic semester and up to 40 hours per week during school breaks
• Must be able to work in the Charlotte office; this position is not remote
• Major or coursework in business, analytics, geography, finance, real estate, economics, or a related field
• Experience working with SharePoint or other document management tools
• Exposure to Power BI, Alteryx, GIS systems, or location-based analytics tools (e.g., Google Earth.)
• Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to learn how analytics supports real estate and corporate strategy

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and work with large datasets
• Working knowledge of data analysis concepts and comfort learning new tools or methodologies
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data organization techniques
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint with the ability to communicate insights clearly and concisely
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a desire to learn how to 'tell the story' behind the data
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Availability to work 16–20 hours per week during the academic semester and up to 40 hours per week during school breaks
• Must be able to work in the Charlotte office; this position is not remote

Nice to Haves

• Major or coursework in business, analytics, geography, finance, real estate, economics, or a related field
• Experience working with SharePoint or other document management tools
• Exposure to Power BI, Alteryx, GIS systems, or location-based analytics tools (e.g., Google Earth.)
• Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to learn how analytics supports real estate and corporate strategy

Benefits

• In-office role based in the Charlotte office
• Availability to work 16–20 hours per week during the academic semester and up to 40 hours per week during school breaks