Leasing Manager

CBRE; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group retirement program

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Sr. Manager in Transaction Management to lead a team handling real estate transactions for a complex portfolio for corporate clients in Canada. The role oversees leasing activities, coordinates negotiations and ensures timely completion of transactions.

Strong leadership and real estate knowledge are essential for success. The position requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with real estate licensing; experience managing staff, negotiating terms, and maintaining client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; Real Estate salesperson license required.
• Experience leading a real estate or brokerage team and coordinating leasing transactions.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills with attention to accuracy in reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate and formalize leases and related documents.
• Monitor portfolio tenancies and lease expirations; negotiate extensions.
• Coordinate team activities, set schedules and track deadlines.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Negotiation

Real estate knowledge

Microsoft Office

Math skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Real estate salesperson license required

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE Transaction Management Sr. Manager, you will manage a team that provides ongoing management of real estate transaction activities for a complex or high‑profile portfolio of properties on behalf of our corporate clients.

About The Role

As a CBRE Transaction Management Sr. Manager, you will manage a team that provides ongoing management of real estate transaction activities for a complex or high‑profile portfolio of properties on behalf of our corporate clients.

This job is part of the Brokerage job function. They are responsible for the leasing of primarily industrial properties with some office and retail properties on behalf of clients.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, negotiate and formalize letters of intent, offers to lease and leases in collaboration with and under the direction of the Senior Leasing Manager.
• Monitor all existing tenancies in the portfolio and their lease expires. Negotiate and complete lease extension agreements in advance of maturities;
• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross‑train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines.
• Implement complex real estate plans with an understanding of the client's strategic real estate goals. Assist with project initiation and scope definition, prioritization of assignments, and adherence to client‑driven priorities, commitments, and milestones.
• Act as a landlord or seller agent effectively negotiate the business terms and conditions.
• Coordinate the negotiation of the leasing transactions. This includes negotiating leases and lease amendments, monitoring lease expirations, and negotiating lease renewals in time as well as coordinating a negotiation through a field broker.
• Understand the industrial markets and individual sites thoroughly; which would require site visits from time to time as well as gathering market intel from CBRE research.
• Coordinate with property management to ensure that all sites for which you are responsible for are in good condition and determine strategies to improve their physical condition in terms of appearance and operation
• Closely track transaction and project activity. Record all savings results achieved on behalf of clients. Prepare reports and make presentations to relevant parties.
• Maintain a real estate project tracking system to ensure timely transaction completion; prepare reports and make presentations to relevant parties.
• Improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards within the job discipline. Understand and recognize the broader impact across the department.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
• Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day‑to‑day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5 - 8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Real Estate salesperson license required.
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
• Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to motivate the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts on own job discipline, multiple job disciplines, and department.
• In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Extensive organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial‑related calculations.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward‑thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

The posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization.CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The salary range being offered for the Leasing Manager is between $95,000 annually and $110,000 annually. The compensation that is provided to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: Group Retirement Program, Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Life Insurance and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages application from all persons regardless of race, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity or expression, disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individual with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at Via telephone at [phone] (Canada) and [phone] (U.S.)