What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Leasing Manager position at Waterstone Properties Group?
Company Description
Waterstone Properties Group, Inc. is a privately owned real estate development company with a diverse portfolio of over 7 million square feet across 50 U.S. properties. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, the company specializes in developing retail shopping centers, mixed-use properties, corporate headquarters, and medical facilities. Known for innovative developments and strong community connections, Waterstone has a proven track record of delivering excellence.
Leasing Manager – Retail & Grocery-Anchored Portfolio
📍 Needham, MA | In-Office
Reports to: SVP of Leasing
We’re looking for a hands-on Leasing Manager to execute leasing strategy across a growing portfolio of grocery-anchored and community retail centers. This role has real ownership—over deals, broker relationships, and tenant mix—and a direct impact on portfolio performance.
If you enjoy autonomy, negotiating complex retail leases, and shaping vibrant shopping centers (not just filling space), this is a role where you’ll see your work come to life.
What you’ll do
- Lead leasing execution across a mixed-use and grocery-anchored retail portfolio
- Manage and direct third-party leasing brokers to hit aggressive leasing targets
- Drive a strategic merchandising plan that complements anchors and boosts foot traffic
- Negotiate retail lease transactions (new deals, renewals, expansions, amendments, assignments)
- Draft and finalize LOIs in partnership with legal and internal teams
- Proactively source and convert tenant prospects through brokers, outreach, and meetings
- Partner with Development, Construction, Marketing, Property Management, and Accounting to support openings and ongoing tenant needs
- Provide guidance and direction to other Leasing professionals.
What we’re looking for
- 5 years of commercial real estate leasing experience (Retail required)
- Strong retail lease negotiation and deal execution skills
- Experience managing brokers and multiple active deals
- Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working independently
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with Yardi, VTS, CoStar/LoopNet, or similar platforms
- Local candidates
Why this role
- High-visibility role with direct access to leadership
- Ownership over leasing strategy and execution
- Portfolio focused on long-term value, not just vacancy fill
Interested?
If this sounds like the kind of role where you’d do your best work—even if you don’t check every box—we’d love to connect.