What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leasing Manager position at CRE Recruiting?
Our client, an established & entrepreneurial, boutique commercial real estate (CRE) investment firm seeks an experienced Leasing
Manager for a blended portfolio of flex, industrial, and retail real estate
in Utah, Idaho, Montana, & Nevada.
The Leasing Manager will be responsible for spearheading the property’s leasing &
marketing efforts, and also work closely with the firm’s Founder to improve
portfolio occupancy, drive rents, and grow NOI.
The Leasing Manager is
driven to achieve established revenue, occupancy, tenant retention, and leasing goals. They approach the business with an
“owner’s mentality”, and are able to leverage their successful track-record as a commercial leasing
broker or in-house leasing consultant in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment.
This role will be based in the Salt Lake City, Utah market, with some travel in/around Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada required.
A day in the life of a successful Leasing Manager includes, but is not limited to:
- Creating strategies to increase property traffic, track
and improve closing ratios, and achieve the budgeted occupancy
- Utilizing knowledge of trending marketing techniques to
impact sales and leasing efforts, targeting prospective occupiers of flex, retail,
and commercial space
- Giving informative property tours to potential
prospects onsite by anticipating needs and addressing concerns of potential tenants
- Maintaining accurate and current prospect traffic and
leasing data
- Auditing lease files as needed to ensure adherence to all policies and procedures; tracking renewals for strategic follow-up to increase retention
- Negotiating lease terms, reviewing LOI's, collaborating with 3rd parties supporting the transactional process, and advising the firm's Founder on
- Collaborating with property tenant rep brokers, managers, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure a smooth move-in experience for new tenants
- Assisting with the development and execution of marketing plans for upcoming and current vacancies
- Providing white-glove client service to new and potential tenants, clients, and stakeholders
Requirements
The Ideal Leasing Manager candidate possesses the following
qualifications, skills, & experience:
- 3-5 years of commercial leasing experience, and a passion matching tenants with the right space, at the right time for their businesses
- Familiarity with LOIs, commercial leases, as well as the common clauses and language inherent in CRE and legal documents
- Knowledge of basic CRE principles, vocabulary, stakeholders, and decision makers in the leasing process
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal skills and is comfortable speaking professionally with all levels of professionals in person, over the phone, email, and text
- Computer savvy; adaptable and able to utilize and learn new software as necessary