Jamestown JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION/LEVEL: Leasing Manager – Grocery Anchored                                                                       FLSA STATUS: Exempt 

DEPT/OFFICE: Jamestown Realty                                                                                                                DATE: September 25

JOB SUMMARY AND DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK:

The Leasing Manager is responsible for leasing direction and the implementation of initiatives with the goal of adding value to Jamestown assets.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education or Experience:

• Three years of experience in commercial real estate leasing with specific experience in retail, understanding retail trends, and with local, national and international retailers; or
• Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop relevant industry relationships
• Attend key industry events
• Network with prospective clients/tenants
• Facilitate open dialogue with asset management throughout deal process
• Track international, national, regional and local retailer sales statistics; expansion plans and new concept development; standard build out allowances, prototypical lease transactions and economics.
• Develop and maintain an active prospect list
• Develop strategic narrative and merchandising plan for each asset using competitive market analysis, consumer research and broad knowledge of active retailers
• Create and maintain a dynamic merchandising plan
• Negotiate lease transactions from proposal preparation through lease execution and manage transition into tenant coordination
• Conduct on site property tours with retailers and brokers
• Manage the real estate data base and lease tracking system
• Manage and maintain asset leasing reports
• Manage regular updates of leasing brochure content
• Participate in departmental budget process and commission tracking
• Maintain summary of co tenancy requirements, exclusives, and as necessary, track option period data.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
• View the Space (VTS)
• Basic commercial real estate terminology, tools and skills.

Skill in:

• Well-developed salesmanship and networking skills
• Negotiation and contract administration
• Organizational and interpersonal skills
• The ability to meet deadlines, accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure & effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions
• Self-motivation, leadership, teamwork, and collaboration.
• Conflict Management Resolution
• Detailed oriented, logical, and methodical approach to problem solving
• Solid, timely and consistent written and verbal communication skills

Working Conditions: