Director-Leasing (Commercial RE)
Location: NYC, NY 10005
This is an opportunity to join the team of a rapidly growing and highly successful real estate asset manager. Ideal candidates will have an entrepreneurial spirit, work well with minimal supervision and direction, thrive while managing multiple tasks at one time, and demonstrate effective communication with investors, executive members, and real estate professionals alike.
A Director- Leasing oversees the leasing process for commercial properties, aiming to maximize occupancy and revenue. This involves attracting tenants, negotiating lease terms, managing paperwork, and ensuring tenant satisfaction. They also play a key role in developing marketing strategies, managing budgets, and supervising staff within the leasing department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing and implementing strategies to attract new tenants and retain existing ones. This includes marketing properties, conducting tours, and negotiating lease agreements.
- Managing all aspects of lease agreements, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and ensuring compliance with lease terms and legal requirements.
- Managing leasing budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring the financial performance of the leasing operations.
- Overseeing property maintenance, coordinating repairs, and ensuring the property is well-maintained for tenants.
- Addressing tenant inquiries, concerns, and requests, and fostering positive relationships with tenants.
- Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and property values to ensure competitive lease rates and identify potential opportunities.
- Building Relationships: Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with tenants, brokers, and other stakeholders.
Core Competencies:
- Bachelor's Degree in related field with minimum 5-8 years of progressive commercial real estate asset management, leasing, and strategic development experience
- Ability to be flexible, multi-task, and lead the multi-tasking of others, in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Exceptional attention to detail and deadlines
- Works well with other team members, existing tenants, prospective tenants acting as a partner to all
- Strong critical thinking ability to determine if there is a more optimal way to achieve outcomes
