Apply for the Asset Specialist, Real Estate – Lakeland job opening.Asset Specialist, Real Estate – Lakeland

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 37962BR
Department: Real Estate
Working Hours: Minimum of 45 hours per week
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Pay Range: $5,890 - $8,835
Date Posted: Jul 07, 2026

$76 - 114k

Onsite

Full Time - Regular

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Description

The purpose of this position is to support the Asset Managers as they implement the strategy associated with generating incremental revenue and maximizing net operating income for each real estate asset. This position works closely with the Asset Managers to find ways to create value within the Publix Real Estate Portfolio by evaluating, underwriting, reporting KPIs and providing insights necessary to track progress, and implement and improve/update operating strategies for each asset.

The responsibilities listed on this position analysis are not intended to be all-inclusive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Real Estate Investment Initiative
• Assisting Director of RE Assets and Asset Managers in the management of Publix’s existing real estate portfolio
• Performing tenant rent relief analysis (i.e. shopping center tenants may request an adjustment to their rent obligation) and tenant lease assignment analyses (i.e. tenants may ask to assign their lease interest to another individual or entity)
• Computing and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) for the leasing, property management, and development teams
• Supporting the Asset Managers in providing financial insight and analysis to create value within the Publix Real Estate Portfolio
• Assisting the Asset Manager in joint venture scenarios that involve large developments with several tenants to ensure the Joint Venture (“JV”) Manager of the partnership is compliant with the operating agreement and any associated debt service responsibilities

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field or high school diploma and three years within Publix Real Estate department or high school diploma and five years of real estate or financial analysis experience
• Knowledge and understanding of real estate and legal terminology
• In-depth knowledge of real estate finance, capital markets, and ability to prepare and understand proformas and financial statements
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of financial statements, business plans, and personal and/or business credit reports
• Professional writing skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to apply analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform investigative work
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision, must be self-motivated
• Decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to be organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to deal with confidential matters
• Prioritization skills
• Strong planning skills
• Ability to delegate tasks to indirect reports
• Ability to be flexible and highly productive
• Must have an understanding of and commitment to the QIP process and methodology
• Ability to display exhibit high level of professionalism, maturity, discretion, tact, and judgment
• Fundamental knowledge of Real Estate processes and terminology
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Applications including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Basic skill level in Microsoft Access and ARGUS
• Must be willing to work a variable schedule including evenings and/or weekends
• Must be willing to travel on occasion

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field
• Three years within Publix Real Estate department or five years of combined real estate and financial analysis experience
• ARGUS certification or significant experience working with ARGUS
• Knowledge of the real estate development process
• Advanced skill level in Microsoft Applications including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Advanced skill level in Microsoft Access, ARGUS
• Intermediate skill level in TriRiga “Compass”, SAP, GeoPortal and SharePoint

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Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits – Jobs (publix.com)

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Year End Bonus

As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.

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Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

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