Leasing Manager (L-6982)

SUMMARY:  Our Client seeks a driven and detail-oriented Leasing Manager to join their fast-paced team. In this full-time, in-office role, you’ll report directly to the EVP of Leasing and play a key part in driving lease renewals and supporting new leasing strategies across a dynamic retail portfolio. Expect minimal travel and plenty of opportunities to make an impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

New Leasing Support

• Interact with the VP Leasing, EVP Leasing, and Investment/Asset Management teams to facilitate new retail leases in a smaller assigned portfolio with oversight.
• Attend bi-weekly leasing activity meetings with brokers for the assigned portfolio.
• Draft and approve small shop LOIs based on current market conditions and ownership guidance (budget/underwriting).
• Negotiate LOI and prepare terms for internal and partner approval.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including legal, property management, asset management, and construction, throughout the deal-making process.

Lease Renewals

• Oversee and execute the lease renewal process for the assigned portfolio of 50+ retail assets, interface with both national retailers as well as local tenants.
• Maintain renewal tracking report and share updates with internal team and outside partners as needed.
• Analyze retailer sales and market conditions to guide proposed terms.
• Review leases to identify terms that may be renegotiated during the lease renewal process (i.e., CAM cap language, HVAC replacement, rent increases, exclusive clauses, etc.).
• Connect with property management to discuss tenant relationship & history at the property, as well as any AR balances.
• Prepare terms to submit for internal and partner approval; once approved, work with Legal Counsel to draft and negotiate lease extension amendments.

Miscellaneous

• Proactively identify and generate leasing leads and keep up with industry trends.
• Assist asset management in managing new and renewal lease tracking.
• Review tenant assignment requests.
• Gather lease applications and prospective tenant financial data for internal review.
• Confirm compliance with lease terms and secure necessary landlord approvals.
• Update marketing materials, request LODs, and request budgets for landlord work.
• Analyze retailer sales trends throughout our portfolio.
• Handle all temp leasing activity throughout the portfolio and review license agreements.
• Other duties, as assigned.

SKILLSETS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• 2-5 years of retail commercial real estate leasing experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with shopping center operations and tenant mix strategies.
• Proactive problem-solver with a desire to learn and grow.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with CRE tools (e.g., Yardi, VTS, BI).
• Understanding of lease structures and terminology.
• Background in client or customer relationship management.