Associate, Leasing

Vantage Oleochemicals, Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Vantage Oleochemicals, Inc in San Diego is seeking a Retail Leasing Associate to lead leasing transactions and drive occupancy within a assigned portfolio. This role focuses on lease renewals and requires strong financial analysis skills and excellent communication abilities.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 2-4 years of experience in commercial real estate, and proficiency in Excel. A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a salary range of $95,000-$125,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in commercial real estate, leasing, or property management.
• Understanding of retail lease structures preferred.
• Detail-oriented with ability to interpret lease documents.

Responsibilities

• Support retail leasing strategy and drive occupancy.
• Source and qualify prospective tenants.
• Negotiate and execute lease transactions.

Skills

Financial and analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong organizational skills

Self-motivated and team-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, or finance

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Job description

Role Summary

Under direction of SVP, Leasing, and working closely with various departments including but not limited to Legal, Operations, Construction & Development, Ancillary Income, Asset Management to negotiate and execute retail leases in assigned portfolio. Primary focus will be lease renewal deals with existing tenants and support of the portfolio in San Diego and Southern California. This role reports to the SVP, Leasing and is based in the office, 5 days a week.

Essential Job Functions

• Support retail leasing strategy across a portfolio of open‑air retail and mixed‑use properties, focusing on driving occupancy and long‑term asset performance
• Source, identify, and qualify prospective tenants ranging from national retailers to local and emerging brands to support a curated tenant mix
• Assist in negotiating and executing lease transactions, including letters of intent, new leases, renewals, and amendments
• Maintain leasing pipeline, CRM systems, and reporting tools to track deal flow, activity, and forecasting
• Conduct market research, tenant mix analysis, and competitive benchmarking to inform merchandising strategy and leasing decisions
• Partner with leasing, asset management, development, and property management teams to align leasing efforts with overall property performance goals
• Coordinate property tours, broker outreach, and tenant presentations to drive leasing activity and exposure
• Prepare leasing packages, site plans, financial analyses, and internal approval materials for proposed transactions
• Review tenant financials, concepts, and business plans to support underwriting and deal evaluation
• Support leasing‑related processes, including document coordination, execution, and compliance with lease terms
• Track key performance metrics such as occupancy, rental rates, and tenant sales performance to support portfolio optimization
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, tenants, and internal stakeholders to foster long‑term partnerships
• Contribute to the creation of community‑focused retail environments through a curated mix of retail, dining, and experiential tenants
• Support tenants from initial outreach through lease execution and store opening in a partnership‑driven leasing approach
• Collaborate on marketing efforts, leasing collateral, and promotional initiatives to enhance tenant visibility and center performance
• Monitor industry trends, retailer expansion plans, and consumer behavior to identify new leasing opportunities
• Participate in industry networking, and community engagement efforts to support leasing pipeline growth

Qualifications and Technical Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, finance, or a related field preferred
• 2-4 years of experience in commercial real estate, leasing, brokerage, or property management
• Understanding of retail lease structures, including triple net (NNN) leases, CAM, and rent components preferred
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and financial modelling basics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on relationship building
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deals and deadlines simultaneously
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to review and interpret lease documents and financial information
• Self‑motivated and team‑oriented, with the ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment
• Salesforce experience preferred but training is available
• Available for automobile and airline travel 25‑50% of the time, including overnight stays

Benefits & Compensation

Benefits: The Company provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Base Salary Range: $95,000‑$125,000. This represents the presently‑anticipated low and high end of the Company’s base salary range for this position. Actual base salary range may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

Closing EEO Statement

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and/or any other legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations; if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [e-mail]