Robert R. Jolly

About Robert R. Jolly

Selected as the 1998 Birmingham Association of Realtors Commercial “Rookie of the Year” (1998)“Top 40 Under 40”- Birmingham, Alabama (2004)“Who’s Who of Commercial Real Estate”- Birmingham, Alabama (20••••22)Recognized as \"Fastest Growing Companies\"/Emerging Companies category in Birmingham, Alabama (2006)Recipient of \"Best Places to Work\" award (2007)BBJ \"Best Places to Work\" finalist (Retail Strategies, LLC 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023)Recieved CCIM designation (2008)Named one of Birmingham Business Journal\'s \"Heavy Hitters in Commercial Real Estate\" in 20••••22.Named as one of Birmingham\'s Executives of Influence 20••••16, 2020Selected as the 2012 \"CEO of The Year\" by The BBJ for the Small Business CategorySelected as the 2020 \"CEO of The Year\" by The BBJ for the mid sized (25-49 employees) Business CategoryPAST AND CURRENT CLIENTSMovie Gallery and Hollywood Video (Alabama, Mississippi), Starbucks Coffee Company (Alabama, Florida Panhandle) Verizon Wireless Corporation (Alabama, Mississippi), McDonalds (North Central Alabama), Chipotle (Alabama), McPherson Oil, Quiznos Sub (Alabama, Mississippi, South Georgia, Florida Panhandle), Winn-Dixie (Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Georgia). Hollywood Feed (USA)Dave and Busters (Alabama)BJ\'s Wholesale (Alabama, Florida Panhandle)Guitar Center. 500+ municipalities in 30+ States. PAST EXPERIENCE EASON, GRAHAM & SANDNER, INC.(Commercial Real Estate)Vice President/ Principal (20••••04)Director of Retail Leasing and Brokerage 2002)Salesperson (1997- & DECKER CORPORATION (19••••97)National Account Sales Manager National Accounts Manager National Accounts Coordinator Key Account Manager Account Executive Retail Sales Representative Received the honor of “National Retail Representative of the Year” for 1990.Received the Black & Decker “Top Performer” sales achievement award in 1992.Winner of the 1995 Eagle Performance Award, the highest Sales Achievement honor bestowed by Black & Decker.Specialties: Oversee the day to day operation of a commercial real estate company with primary emphasis on the leasing and brokerage of retail properties, and representation of national and local retail tenants. Areas of expertise include lease and contract negotiations, site selection, market analysis, promotional planning, demographics research, strategic real estate investment planning, financial planning and income analysis, and retail development.

Experience

1. CEO

   Retail Strategies

   Jan 2010 — Present · Birmingham, AL, US

Education

• The University of Alabama

  BS, English and Marketing

  1986 — 1990

Skills

• Leases
• Brokerage
• Management
• Commercial Real Estate
• Strategic Planning
• Location Intelligence
• Investment Properties
• Dispositions
• Contract Negotiation