What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leasing Associate position at The DESCO Group, Inc.?
Are you passionate about commercial real estate and eager to grow your career? The DESCO Group is seeking a motivated and collaborative Leasing Associate to join our Leasing team. In this role, you will help optimize the tenant mix, rent, occupancy, and value across a portfolio of neighborhood shopping centers. You’ll actively contribute to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and community-focused environment while working closely with DESCO colleagues, tenants, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify opportunities for vacancies by creating targeted tenant prospect lists to enhance community value.
- Develop expertise in local market conditions and property values, supporting DESCO’s commitment to excellence.
- Use market research to compile rent comparables for all portfolio centers.
- Manage and maintain social media content as it relates to portfolios, helping DESCO stay engaged with all demographics and actively involved in the communities we serve
- Collaborate with property management to facilitate tenant moveouts, including coordinating vacancy floor plans, HVAC reports, and overall space condition documentation.
What We Are Looking For in a Candidate:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1-3 years of business experience, preferably in commercial real estate
- Active Missouri Real Estate License
- A team player eager to learn and grow in commercial real estate leasing
- Commitment to detail, excellence, and continuous improvement
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive setting
DESCO’s benefits:
- A collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Supportive, transparent leadership
- Well established, tenured organization
- Competitive salary with annual bonus potential
- Health, Dental, Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account Contribution
- 401k benefits with employer match and profit-sharing contributions
- Short-Term Disability
- Personal time off as well as additional holiday pay
Physical Requirements:
Individual will work in an office setting as well as drive to properties on a frequent basis. Individual will sit and stand for extended periods. When on sites, individual will need to navigate flat as well as uneven terrain. Occasional roof inspections may be required.