Leasing Manager (L-6979)

Our client, a nationally recognized private equity real estate firm, is seeking a Leasing Manager to manage a portfolio of up to 8 retail assets comprising approximately 1.5 million square feet located throughout the Northeast U.S.  This will be a remote position, and the candidate can be located in and will be responsible for leasing shopping centers in Philadelphia, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York and Massachusetts. This position will report directly to the Senior Vice President, Leasing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify leasing prospects via canvassing, cold calling, and building relationships with tenants and tenant brokers.
• Develop a leasing strategy for the vacant spaces.
• Travel to properties throughout the East Coast of the United States.
• Establish a relationship with National, Regional, and Local tenants for company portfolio.
• Work with the marketing and leasing teams to promote centers on social media and prepare leasing fliers to send to prospective tenants and brokers.
• Work directly with the Senior Vice President of Leasing to negotiate letters of intent for long term, permanent, and short-term tenants.
• Show vacant spaces to prospective tenants.
• Interview prospective tenants and record information to ascertain needs and qualifications.
• Proactively handle tenant renewals to maintain 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 competitive analysis of centers, lease budgets, and leasing activity reports for distribution to senior management and investors.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5-7 years of leasing experience in retail real estate and a strong understanding of retailers’ site selection needs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications