What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leasing Manager position at The Sterling Organization LLC?
Sterling Organization is a vertically integrated private equity real estate firm whose national platform is focused on investing in retail and distribution real estate assets across the risk spectrum in major markets within the United States. Sterling Organization, with offices across the nation, is headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL.
Sterling Organization is currently searching for a Leasing Manager to manage a portfolio of 6 retail assets comprising approximately 1.4mm square feet located in Texas. This position will be located in San Antonio or Dallas, Texas and will report to the Senior Vice President, Leasing.
Responsibilities
- Identify leasing prospects via canvassing, cold calling, and by building/maintaining relationships with tenants and tenant brokers.
- Negotiate letters of intent and work with the Company’s asset management, construction, and legal departments throughout the lease process.
- Proactively handle tenant renewals to maintain and grow each asset’s income stream.
- Review the portfolio for opportunities to upgrade tenancy, increase rent and term, and improve lease language/provisions to add long-term value to the assets.
- Prepare market studies, lease budgets, and leasing activity reports for distribution to senior management and investors.
- Regular travel to markets where properties are located.
- Develop sales tools such as marketing and merchandising plans for property redevelopments along with the Company’s marketing and construction departments.
Qualifications
- 7-10 years of leasing experience in retail real estate and a strong understanding of retailers’ site selection needs
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently
- Strong organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
- Bachelor’s degree required
Sterling Organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.