Leasing Associate (L-7100)

POSITION SUMMARY:  Our client is a vertically integrated private equity real estate firm specializing in retail and consumer distribution real estate across the United States. They are seeking a Leasing Associate to join their growing team and to be based in one of the major cities in Texas. 

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Leasing, this position will support the leasing of a regional portfolio of 7 retail assets totaling approximately 2.4 million square feet, located in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify leasing prospects via canvassing, cold calling, and by building/maintaining relationships with tenants and tenant brokers.

• Negotiate letters of intent and work with the Company’s legal, construction, property management, and accounting teams. 

• Proactively handle tenant renewals to maintain and grow each asset’s income stream. 
• Review the portfolio for opportunities to upgrade tenancy, increase rent and term, and improve lease language/provisions to add long-term value to the assets.

• Prepare market studies, lease budgets, leasing activity reports, and other materials for senior management. 

• Develop sales tools such as marketing and merchandising plans for property redevelopments along with the Company’s marketing and construction departments.  

• Travel regularly to markets where properties are located.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• Three to five years of retail leasing experience, including direct prospecting and canvassing for local and regional tenants. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities. 

• Self-motivated and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook. 

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned region.