VP Retail Development / Market Lead

The Market Leader / VP Development will report to senior development leadership and lead market growth through relationship-driven origination:

• Originate new development opportunities through direct relationships with national retailers, with a focus on single-tenant net lease and essential retail
• Establish and deepen partnerships with key tenants (e.g., convenience, fuel, and quick-service restaurant operators) to become a preferred development partner
• Identify and secure sites using market insight and proprietary data resources
• Negotiate letters of intent, development agreements, and key commercial terms with retailers and landowners
• Build and maintain a strong broker, tenant rep, and industry network to generate consistent deal flow
• Collaborate with internal teams (development, capital, analytics) to transition deals for execution
• Help shape regional growth strategy and expand the platform's presence across Texas and broader Sunbelt markets

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.