Associate, Specialty Leasing

Simon Property Group; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon Property Group is seeking a Leasing Representative at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets. The role focuses on identifying and developing local leasing tenants and generating income for shopping center properties. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in business and 1-2 years of relevant experience in sales, leasing, or retail.

The position involves negotiating lease agreements, maintaining tenant relationships, and supporting in-line leasing efforts. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Some overnight travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline required.
• 1-2 years of general business, sales, leasing, or retail experience.
• Basic math and accounting skills are essential.
• Well-developed interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills required.
• Resourcefulness and creativity are important.

Responsibilities

• Locate, evaluate and develop local leasing tenants for shopping center properties.
• Negotiate lease agreements to achieve financial objectives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with prospective tenants.
• Generate Specialty Leasing income to achieve goals and ensure maximum occupancy.
• Assist Mall Managers in achieving merchandising presentational standards.

Job description

Job Location: Great Lakes Crossing Outlets

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The primary purpose of this position is to provide a structured learning environment for the first year of employment. The SLA will learn to locate, evaluate and develop potential local leasing tenants and income‑generating opportunities for shopping center properties (both common area and temporary in‑line), negotiate lease agreements to achieve the financial objectives of the properties, refer prospective tenants for approval, and coordinate short‑term leasing administration and tenant presentation. The incumbent will have oversight responsibility for multiple properties as assigned.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Locate, identify and evaluate potential Specialty Leasing tenants and other income sources for shopping center properties in both common area and in‑line vacancies.
• Develop and implement a plan that includes regularly attending trade shows, reviewing publications and canvassing the area to identify retailers and other potential income‑generating tenants.
• Develop and maintain relationships with prospective and existing mall tenants; network with area leasing representatives and industry associates.
• Identify and develop new leasable locations in the common area.
• Negotiate lease agreements: establish rent guidelines and income objectives for properties based on analysis of sales, permanent leases and property income goals.
• Negotiate lease agreements and submit tenant information, terms, locations and use clauses for approval.
• Generate Specialty Leasing income for assigned properties to achieve financial goals and ensure maximum occupancy with minimum downtime.
• Support in‑line leasing efforts by assisting in identifying, developing local tenants into potential permanent tenants.
• Report to and work with the Specialty Leasing Manager to achieve property and overall Specialty Leasing program goals.
• Submit regular weekly reports on deal making, forecasting, revenue goal achievement and program implementation status.
• Assist the Vice President– Specialty Leasing and the Specialty Leasing Manager in identifying and completing Specialty Leasing national tenant deals.
• Assist in identifying potential new multiple‑mall and national tenants; refer prospects to the Specialty Leasing Manager or directly to other Simon Property Group properties.
• Coordinate specialization‑leasing administrative duties with Mall Managers and other Property Management staff.
• Coordinate completion of lease agreements and Specialty Leasing program administration; set up tenants.
• Monitor rent collection, income transmittals, sales reporting and accurate processing of lease agreements.
• Monitor monthly and quarterly property and Home Office Specialty Leasing income and expense reports.
• Assist Mall Managers in achieving acceptable merchandising and visual presentations; monitor placement of units/tenants in the common area.
• Coordinate merchandise mix with leasing to ensure best use of space and communicate required Specialty Leasing visual presentation standards to tenants.
• Coordinate activity of visual merchandiser and tenants.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in a business‑related discipline.
• One to two years of general business, sales, leasing or retail experience.
• Basic math and accounting skills.
• Well‑developed interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Resourcefulness, creativity and a well‑developed awareness of design principles.
• Some overnight travel may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Simon is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other legally protected characteristics. If you require assistance or need to request an accommodation due to a disability, please email [e-mail]. Please note this email is intended only for accommodation requests related to the application and interview process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.