Commercial Leasing Manager

Taylor Ryan Executive Search Partners; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Hybrid work

Job summary

Taylor Ryan Executive Search Partners is seeking a Commercial Leasing Manager to oversee leasing operations across our portfolio, with a focus on industrial space. You will manage the full deal lifecycle—from proposal review to broker negotiations through lease execution—and collaborate with brokers, onsite teams, and leadership.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in leasing, a track record of high-volume deal management, and strong financial acumen.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leasing experience, ideally in industrial/flex/small bay space.
• Proven track record negotiating lease terms and managing a high-volume deal pipeline.
• Strong financial acumen including reviewing tenant financials and guarantees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee leasing proposals and ensure accuracy before sending to prospects.
• Negotiate lease terms and coordinate with brokers to meet company targets.
• Review tenant financials and credit checks during deal evaluations.
• Lead weekly leasing meetings and monitor market trends.

Skills

Negotiation

High-volume deals

Communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Yardi

Deal Manager

VTS

Job description

Job Opportunity: Commercial Leasing Manager

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Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Leasing Manager to oversee leasing operations across our portfolio of assets – but highly focused on our growing multi-tenant industrial portfolio. This individual will manage the full deal lifecycle—from proposal review to broker negotiations through lease execution—while coordinating closely with brokers, onsite teams, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Leasing & Deal Negotiation

• Serve as the primary point of contact for brokers, maintaining daily dialogue and driving negotiations across the portfolio (driving over 50 deals at any given time).


• Manage brokers to ensure proposals for renewal tenants and new prospects are sent out and reflect the correct terms.


• Negotiate lease terms and counterproposals to ensure deals meet company targets, escalating higher-value or complex negotiations to leadership as needed.


• Coordinate holdover communications with unresponsive tenants


• Review all new proposals before they go out to prospects and approve all proposals prior to execution and review every lease draft before it's sent to tenants.


• Secure leadership approval on final terms by providing final deal summaries to leadership.


• Review tenant financials when evaluating personal guarantee requirements.


• Oversee tenant applications, credit checks, and lease drafting to keep deal velocity moving.


• Lead one-off commercial leasing opportunities throughout the RV/Boat portfolio (i.e. office lease, apartment leases, etc.)

Reporting & Administration

• Ensure new leases and vacancies are entered accurately in property management software system for rent roll integrity, and review holdover tenants.


• Prepare monthly reporting outputs including rent roll summaries, leasing summaries, forecasts, lead and pipeline summaries, commission schedules, etc.


• Deliver leasing reports to leadership conveying an accurate picture of each properties pipeline and the properties position within the market.


• Review rate sheets with leadership and recommend rate adjustments; keep marketing materials current and on-message.


• Identify trends in tenant / prospect feedback on the lease document and make suggestions of any recommended changes to the lease.


• Lead weekly leasing meetings to review activity and market trends and participate in weekly Ops & Leasing collaboration meetings.


• Communicate move-in/move-out activity with facilities and maintenance teams.


• Review and confirm leasing commission invoices for accuracy prior to payment.

Growth & Process Improvement

• Support technology upgrades, including the Deal Manager/VTS integration and transition.


• Contribute to internal KPI dashboard development to track leasing performance.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of leasing experience, ideally within industrial, flex, or small bay/light industrial space.


• Proven track record negotiating lease terms and managing a high-volume deal pipeline.


• Proficiency with Yardi or similar property management software; experience with Deal Manager or VTS a plus.


• Strong financial acumen, including experience reviewing tenant financials and personal guarantees.


• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to track dozens of concurrent deals and deadlines.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across brokers, tenants, and internal teams.


• Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Accounting, and Facilities teams.


• A proactive, detail-driven mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline pressure.


• Competitive Compensation: Salary + Annual Bonus


• Company Benefits (Medical, Vision, Dental)


• Paid Holidays


• Paid Time Off


• Opportunity for growth within the company


• Job Type: Full-time (Hybrid availability)