Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Job Title: Senior Leasing Manager
Reports To: VP, Leasing
Department: Leasing
Position Summary
Accountable for leasing commercial retail and some office projects, as well as, portions thereof, towards the attainment of corporate objectives
Responsibilities
Leasing
- Prepare, negotiate and consummate, as the case may be, Lease Proposals, Offers to Lease and Leases in collaboration with and under the direction of the VP of Leasing;
- Monitor all existing tenancies and their expires. Negotiate and complete extension agreements in advance of maturities;
- Cold calling (canvassing prospective tenants) and the preparation of Travel Logs;
- Oversee various projects with responsibility for ensuring completion/finalizing deals in a timely manner and reporting such information on a daily basis;
- Maintain and develop rapport with designated tenant accounts;
- Understand markets, projects, and sites thoroughly; which includes periodic site visits, and regular market visits coordinating proforma updates with analysts, and coordinating leasing site plan updates;
- Service national and / or regional accounts as assigned;
- Project management for assigned properties – visit, stay updated, provide input;
- Keep Vice President and SVP including other stakeholders informed about tenant or project issues, as well as maintaining leasing activity database;
- Provide input, strategies, and direction on new sites and vacancies with respect to the feasibility and availability of leasing in the respective market, as well as monitoring the execution of same by leasing team members;
- Coordinate with construction department to ensure any work required under the lease is satisfactory to them and to ensure that all timing requirements and other conditions under the lease agreements are being met;
- Coordinate with property management to ensure that all sites for which you are responsible for are in good condition and determine strategies to improve;
- Monitor arrears in each project managed property and assist in collections where possible;
- Maintain input of information required on monthly report to senior management and/or partners (i.e. Vacancy report and renewal report).
Academic/Professional Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Planning, or related field.
Required Skills/Experience
- Minimum 6 years leasing experience in retail real estate leasing as the sole part of your responsibilities.
- Minimum 3 of the above years leasing directly for a landlord in Canada.
- Advanced negotiating skills accompanied by excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels, as well as outside the organization;
- Must own personal vehicle and have a valid driver’s license.
Values
The Senior Leasing Manager must be
client focused, advocate and communicate a positive image of the company, both internally and externally. The Senior Leasing Manager shall take
accountability for decisions made and conduct oneself in a
respectful and ethical manner in representing the company’s interests. The Senior Leasing Manager shall demonstrate
entrepreneurialism and behave like an “owner” in carrying out daily tasks and responsibilities, demonstrating creativity and resourcefulness in achieving desired results. The Senior Leasing Manager is expected to be a
team player and work effectively with colleagues and associates in terms of input, sharing of ideas and working to achieve common goal.
The expected base pay range is: $110,000-$145,000. The base pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. SmartCentres values the contribution of our Associates, and our individual salaries may vary based on the geographical location of successful candidates, as well as their experience, qualifications or skills.
Smartcentres does not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in its own applicant tracking system, and all hiring decisions are made by our recruitment / hiring team. AI may be used by external platforms or third-party agencies during the application process. Applicants should be aware that such external platforms operate independently of the employer.
The role posted is for an existing, active vacancy.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process. If you are contacted about an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.
