What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Leasing and Asset Management Director position at United Growth?
Director – Retail Leasing & Asset Management
United Growth is a retail-focused real estate investment and development firm focused on creating long-term value through disciplined acquisitions, strategic leasing, and active asset management. We operate with an ownership mindset and a strong emphasis on tenant quality, portfolio performance, and capital stewardship.
We are seeking a senior retail real estate professional to specialize in both leasing execution and asset performance across our portfolio.
This role blends transaction leadership with portfolio strategy. You will be directly responsible for driving leasing velocity, optimizing tenant mix, and enhancing NOI—while overseeing asset-level financial performance, capital planning, and long-term value creation.
What You’ll Lead
- Retail leasing strategy across development and stabilized assets
- Direct sourcing, negotiation, and execution of LOIs and leases
- National and regional tenant relationship development
- Tenant mix strategy and merchandising optimization
- Portfolio performance oversight, budgeting, and pro forma alignment
- Capital planning and investor-level reporting
- Cross-functional coordination with acquisitions, development, and property management
What We’re Looking For
- 5–10 years of retail leasing and/or retail asset management experience
- Proven record of executed retail leases
- Strong grasp of lease economics, underwriting, and portfolio strategy
- Confident negotiator with strong financial discipline
- Entrepreneurial mindset with institutional-level execution standards
This is a leadership role for a retail real estate operator who can both close deals and manage portfolio performance with precision.