Description

Position Summary

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Leasing Manager to join their dynamic team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is a skilled negotiator well versed in national retail leasing to help execute the company's leasing strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Lease Strategy, Negotiation & Documentation

• Independently negotiate, and revise lease proposals, LOIs, amendments, estoppels, SNDAs, and other lease-related documents with limited oversight.
• Lead the coordination of internal legal, asset / property management teams to ensure timely and accurate lease execution.
• Maintain a high-level understanding of tenant risk, opportunities, and timing, proactively identifying issues that may impact deal completion.

• Oversee the full lifecycle of the deal pipeline, review incoming leads, qualify prospects, and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership regarding deal negotiation status.

Tenant, Broker, & Partner Relationship Management

• Serve as a primary leasing point of contact for brokers, tenants, and external partners, to drive leasing velocity across the portfolio.
• Manage renewal negotiations, option discussions, and tenant retention strategies to maximize occupancy and rent growth.
• Oversee leasing brokers' creation of marketing materials for vacancies, ensuring accuracy and alignment with asset strategy and competitive market trends.

Reporting & Analytics

• Review and update property rent rolls and site plans; ensure accuracy for internal reporting and underwriting.
• Maintain detailed leasing reports and activity dashboards to track upcoming tenant rollover and deal status.
• Analyze tenant financials, perform credit reviews, and summarize key risks or strengths for deal decision-making

Leadership & Process

• Train and mentor leasing staff on best practices, documentation standards, and CRM usage.

• Identify opportunities to streamline leasing processes and enhance communication across departments.
• Participate in annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning discussions related to leasing performance.

Qualifications

Experience & Background

• 4-7 years of commercial leasing experience (retail preferred with national anchor experience ideal).
• Proven track record of negotiating LOIs, leases, amendments, and renewals with limited oversight.
• Experience working directly with brokers, tenants, attorneys, and property/asset management teams.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting site plans, rent rolls, surveys, and basic construction drawings.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, and basic modeling.
• Ability to perform credit checks and analyze tenant financial statements.

Communication & Relationship Management

• Strong negotiation, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to represent the company professionally with brokers, tenants, and external partners.
• Skilled at managing multiple stakeholders, maintaining momentum on deals, and navigating sensitive tenant conversations.

Strategic & Analytical Capabilities

• Ability to independently assess deal terms, identify risks, and recommend strategic adjustments.
• Strong understanding of market rent trends, competitive positioning, and tenant mix considerations.

Work Style & Professional Traits

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable taking ownership of assignments from start to finish.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor or guide junior team members (a plus).