Leasing Representative

Overview

Federal Realty is a proven leader in the ownership, operation, and redevelopment of high-quality retail real estate in the country's best markets. Interested candidates who research Federal Realty hear a lot about the high-quality shopping centers and well-respected real estate team at our core, it's the smaller intangible things that can make working at Federal so satisfying. While we're one of the largest publicly traded real estate investment trusts in the country, as measured by the value of our shopping centers, we're really a very small company by most standards and we try to operate that way. That means that team members with initiative and ability can influence and get involved in many facets of our business over the years.

We are currently looking for a dynamic, motivated Leasing Representative who thrives in a fast-paced environment to join our West Coast leasing team. This role is based in El Segundo, California and supports the leasing activities for our grocery-anchored and lifestyle shopping center portfolio in the West Coast region. Successful candidates should have 1–3 years of experience in commercial real estate or a related field and a strong interest in developing a career in retail leasing.

Responsibilities

• Support leasing efforts for retail shops across a multi-property portfolio in the West Coast region.
• Assist with the daily tasks necessary to accomplish leasing goals, including canvassing, scheduling meetings, touring spaces, preparing initial proposals, gathering market information, and conducting follow-ups as needed.
• Canvas local and regional retailers through cold calling, outreach, and relationship building.
• Develop and maintain a solid understanding of competitive properties, key market dynamics, and emerging retail trends.
• Assist in the preparation of leasing budgets, assumptions, and merchandising strategies to help drive long-term value for the portfolio.
• Prepare monthly leasing activity reports and support the development of merchandising category hit lists.
• Support tenant negotiation processes from Letter of Intent through lease execution, working closely with senior team members and the legal department.
• Interact with the brokerage community and effectively communicate property features, availability, and positioning when representing the portfolio.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of commercial real estate, retail, or sales experience; exposure to leasing or tenant-facing roles preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Real Estate, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage effectively with prospective tenants, brokers, and internal teams
• Team-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information clearly in various settings
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Interest in developing selling, negotiating, and closing skills aligned with the company’s business philosophies
• Eagerness to learn merchandising principles and gain experience with both short- and long-term merchandising strategies
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and contribute to decision-making processes as experience grows
  
  

Salary: Typical pay range is $60,000-$75,000 annually plus commissions. Salary is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Federal Realty Investment Trust is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Federal values a diverse workforce and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, or protected Veteran status.

Federal Realty Investment Trust does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Federal Realty Investment Trust and Federal Realty Investment Trust will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please call 301-998-8100.