What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager - Parkway Place Mall position at CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.?
CBL Properties, one of the largest and most active owners and developers of malls and shopping centers in the United States, is in search of a General Manager for Parkway Place Mall in Huntsville, Alabama. CBL is an innovative retail real estate company which owns and manages a national portfolio of market-dominant properties located in dynamic and growing communities. CBL’s portfolio is comprised of 94 properties totaling 58.5 million square feet across 22 states, including 56 high-quality enclosed malls, outlet centers and lifestyle retail centers as well as more than 30 open-air centers and other assets. CBL seeks to continuously strengthen its company and portfolio through active management, aggressive leasing and profitable reinvestment in its properties. If you’d like to be a part of creating great shopping experiences, CBL may be the right choice for you! Apply and see why CBL has earned Great Place to Work Certification™!
General Managers are responsible for the financial and operational performance of their respective center(s).
A successful General Manager brings solid working knowledge of the shopping center industry to include diverse operational aspects including retail, leasing, development, and property management as well as experience in financial analysis, retail property operations, business plans, and reporting requirements.
The Successful Applicant will:
- Continuously improve NOI and FFO performance of the property through effective planning and execution including budget management with focus on driving revenues (leasing, percentage rent optimization in partnership with marketing, temporary tenant and brand development revenues) and expense reduction (efficiency of operations).
- Provide supervision to the Mall Management Team and oversight of Operations and Security. Foster effective employee relations and collaboration with all team members.
- Represent the owner to merchants and the community through responsiveness, enforcement of agreements and policies.
- Collaborate with Leasing as well as Specialty Leasing and Advertising teams to better assist in the focus and efforts on income generation.
- Work with Senior General Manager to develop long-range plans for the property including identification and recommendations regarding capital expenditures including appropriate redevelopment.
- Maintain safe, efficient, and attractive Operations. Ensure emergency preparedness in accordance with CBL guidelines.
- Work with designated vendors to effect energy management, recycling, and other sustainability initiatives.
- Proactively recognize issues and propose solutions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
To be considered, we require:
- Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university strongly preferred.
- Minimum of five years of related experience and/or training; an equivalent combination of education and experience (1 year education = 2 years’ experience) in Shopping Center Management may be considered.
- Strong written and oral communication skills are essential to success in this position.
- Excellent public relations abilities are a must.
- Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Yardi a plus.
- This position requires flexibility in working hours.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CBL is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and subsequent opportunities for training and/or promotions for all job titles without regard to race, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.
