Leasing Agent

About this Opportunity: At Regency Centers, we believe our greatest asset is our people, and we believe a talented team from differing backgrounds and experiences makes us better. We are seeking a Leasing Agent to join our Bethesda, Maryland regional office. The Leasing Agent will be responsible for the management and execution of our leasing strategies of company-owned properties on a multi-project level in the assigned territory and for developing and implementing an aggressive property-level leasing program to maximize occupancy, revenues, and revenue growth through lease agreements, in accordance with company standards. This person will be responsible for a portion of the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area portfolio which encompasses Nearly 4M square feet in total.     What You’ll Be Doing: Lease new or existing vacant inline and outparcel space in the assigned portfolio to achieve budgeted revenue and rent growth increases. Renew existing tenants’ leases to achieve maximum revenues while improving or maintaining tenant retention and satisfaction. Identify and attract prospects and lease space in new and existing developments through existing relationships, market canvassing, and other strategic avenues. Prepare production reports and annual income budgets. Provide research and analytical support. Maintain detailed tracking and progress software to help measure against organizational goals. Are You Qualified? Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in business management, finance, real estate, or related field At least 2 years of commercial retail leasing experience but 3 to 5 years preferred Knowledge of the retail leasing industry and landlord representation, leases, and sales contracts Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Office Ability to travel throughout the market Ability to interpret financial underwriting with respect to a transaction Ability to review credit reports and financial data of a proposed tenant Ability to collaborate with other departments to achieve the common goal of growing NOI Quantitative and analytical skills Established business contacts and/or knowledge of the local commercial real estate market preferred Personal Traits We Value:   Sales and advanced negotiating skills Customer focus skills and ability to use humor as appropriate Strong oral and written communication skills Priority setting, decisiveness, organization, problem-solving, and time-management skills Trustworthy and acts with integrity Self-starter who excels at handling multi-tasks at the same time. Critical thinker with good problem solving abilities.   A Little Bit About Us:   We own and operate premier shopping centers in suburban neighborhoods in the top cities and markets across the country. We live by a strong set of values, which have guided us for more than 60 years.   Our centers thrive with highly productive grocers, restaurants, service providers, and terrific retailers that connect to their communities and customers. We are also active developers of new shopping centers that feature great merchandising, placemaking, and customer engagement as part of our Fresh Look™ program.   We are a vertically integrated real estate company and a qualified real estate investment trust (REIT) that is self-administered, self-managed, and an S&P 500 Index member. Learn more about us at RegencyCenters.com.    Benefits:   Our compensation and benefits package is very competitive and includes the following benefits and more. For additional information visit www.regencycenters.com/careers.   Work/Life Balance 23 PTO days annually 11 paid holidays (in addition to PTO) Paid leave programs (parental, compassion, bereavement, jury duty, and military) Health Advocacy Employee Assistance Program (EAP)   Financial Security 401(k) with a generous company match of up to $5,000 annually plus corporate profit sharing Anniversary stock grant awards of up to $1,000 Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA 100% company paid Life Insurance/AD&D and Disability Insurance Voluntary benefits (supplemental life/AD&D, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and identity theft) Student loan repayment resources   Health and Wellness Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Award winning and incentives-based wellbeing program through Personify Health Family planning, mental health, and pain management programs   Community Focused 52 hours per year of paid Volunteer Time Off Company gift matching   Growth and Development Tuition reimbursement Continued education opportunities LinkedIn Learning premium subscription Professional membership support Employee Resource Groups     *Maryland Residents: Leasing Agents are entirely commission based. The amount of compensation earned is determined by the level of production and can be anywhere from $100,000 or more based on production.”