Manager, Leasing

GWL Realty Advisors; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

3 personal days

Half-day Fridays

Bonus program

Health benefits

Education allowance

Mental health coverage

Social events

Friendly culture

Job summary

GWL Realty Advisors seeks a Manager, Leasing to lead leasing activities across Office, Industrial and Retail assets. The role focuses on building broker/tenant relationships, negotiating terms, and guiding teams to maximize portfolio value.

The position reports to the Vice President, Leasing and requires a proven track record in commercial leasing, a real estate license, and excellent communication skills. A dynamic, collaborative culture is offered.

Qualifications

• Prior commercial leasing experience with a landlord or brokerage (min 5 years).
• Real estate license required.
• Strong working knowledge of offers and leases and negotiation skills.
• Outgoing, articulate and well spoken with strong customer service skills.
• High attention to detail with strong multitasking ability in a changing environment.
• Excellent analytical and creative problem solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and excellent presentation skills.
• Completion of University Degree.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with brokers, tenants and prospects through meetings, events and presentations.
• Manage day-to-day leasing for Office, Industrial, and Retail assets.
• Negotiate financial and legal terms of leasing proposals, offers and leases.
• Conduct property tours and develop market knowledge of portfolio and market.
• Manage marketing materials to brokerage community including virtual tours and brochures.
• Coordinate communication between Asset Management, Construction, Development, PM and Accounting.
• Strategically plan broker functions to market space and maintain relationships.
• Prepare annual leasing budgets, deal trackers and other reporting.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Presentation skills

Education

University degree

Job description

GWLRA is a leader in both the commercial and multi-residential real estate industries. We believe in generating value by creating vibrant, sustainable communities that engage, excite, and inspire. Our people live our values through the work they do and the results they deliver. Our core values are keeping our word, working better together and embracing diversity.

Join a national leader in the commercial real estate industry and take the next step in your career. We’re seeking a Manager, Leasing to become a key member of our dynamic, growth-oriented team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-performing organization with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

The ideal candidate brings a well-established network and a solid reputation within the commercial real estate sector. As a representative of our brand, you will embody our values and play a critical role in building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Reporting to the Vice President, Leasing

Responsibilities

• Maintaining strong relationships and ongoing contact with brokers, tenants and prospective tenants through meetings, social events, presentations, etc.
• Managing day to day leasing responsibilities for Office, Industrial, and Retail assets
• Negotiating financial and legal terms of leasing Proposals, Offers and Leases to achieve maximum value for our clients and owners
• Conducting property tours with prospects and develop in-depth knowledge of the portfolio and overall market
• Managing all marketing material to the brokerage community including virtual tours, brochures, promotional videos, model suites, etc.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate between departments, i.e. Asset Management, Construction, Development, Property Management and Accounting
• Strategically plan broker functions for the purpose of marketing space and maintaining business relationships
• Preparing annual leasing budgets, deal trackers and other reporting as required
• Operating with a customer experience mindset, including acting with a sense of urgency, especially as it pertains to dealing with our broker and tenant network
• Representing GWL Realty Advisors by maintaining the highest standards of professional ethics and integrity

Qualifications

• Prior commercial leasing experience with a landlord or brokerage required (minimum 5 years)
• Real estate license required
• Strong working knowledge of offers and leases as well as negotiation skills
• Outgoing, articulate and well spoken with strong customer service skills
• High attention to detail with strong ability to multitask in an ever-changing environment
• Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills and excellent presentation skills
• Completion of University Degree

The base salary for this position is between $65,800.00 to $109,700.00 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).

What We Offer

• 3 weeks of vacation per year
• 3 paid personal days per year
• Half-day every Friday before a long weekend
• Eligible to participate in our annual performance based bonus program
• A comprehensive health benefits plan that supports you and your family
• Up to $2,000 annual education allowance
• Up to $5,000 annual mental health coverage
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
• Many social and team events!

Our Commitment to Diversity

GWL Realty Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.