Benefits:
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Signing bonus
- Vision insurance
All candidates must submit resume, references and a brief summary of your most recent leasing achievements.
Commercial Leasing Manager and Tenant Relations
We are seeking a full-time, on-site leasing manager to lead occupancy growth for a high profile class A commercial property in downtown San Francisco. Current occupancies stand at approximately 50%. The goal is to achieve 75% occupancy by December 31, 2026 through tenant retention, new lease acquisitions and strategic outreach.
Responsibilities
- Proactively retain existing tenants as the relationship manager through lease renewals.
- Identify, qualify and close new office tenants to drive occupancy, negotiate terms and coordinate with brokers and legal teams, to maintain detailed pipeline reports and provide regular updates to ownership.
- Work with architect to determine suitable configurations for tenants.
- Leasing Support: Manage daily activities of the leasing operations department in accordance with the organization policies and standards.
- Responsible for all leasing functions, including reviewing leases and negotiating lease transactions and agreements.
- Work with Legal Counsel and Property Manager on updating leasing template for the building.
- Draft and negotiate lease proposals, term sheets, and, when needed, work with Leasing Broker and outside Legal Counsel to finalize lease transactions; provide weekly updates to supervisor.
- Review lease renewals; follow up with existing tenants to quote rents, assist with renewal questions, and relay lease information as directed.
- Facilitate weekly meetings with updates on leasing activity, provide quarterly leasing forecast, and help prepare annual budgeting; responsible for productivity and budgetary performance of the leasing operations department.
- Work with the leasing team to facilitate tours and ensure current suites are maintained and ready for immediate showing.
- Liaise with Leasing Brokers, Legal Counsel, Architect, Construction Manager and Property Manager on leasing tasks to increase revenue and ensure timely tenant improvements and proper rent commencement documentation.
- Review and approve commission invoices for new leases, renewals, sales, etc. for retail and commercial suites.
- Monitor local real estate news and market trends; present ideas to reach the 75% occupancy target.
Tenant Relations
- Oversees completion of all necessary paperwork and ensures proper customer service.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all tenants leasing requests. Implement "Return to Office" (RTO) programs and community events to improve tenant relations.
Skills and Qualifications
- Ability to deliver exceptional customer service in increasing tenancy.
- Detail-oriented and thorough when reviewing leasing contracts.
- Strategic thinking and strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Technical skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Communication: Ability to present information clearly and professionally (verbal and written); exceptional service-oriented mindset with the ability to handle tenant issues.
Education and Training Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience: Minimum 3–5 years in Commercial Real Estate Leasing.
- Experience in an urban high-rise or "Class A" asset is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of San Francisco downtown market dynamics and broker network.
- Proven ability to meet aggressive occupancy targets in a competitive environment.
- Have an established network in the commercial real estate field.
Compensation & Benefits
This role offers a competitive base salary for an operations-focused professional ready to make their mark on a significant San Francisco asset.
- Base Salary: $95,000 per year.
- Performance-based commissions: 5% of gross lease value on new deals; 2% for renewals.
- Bonus: 5% bonus if target of 75% occupancy is met by 12/31/26.
- Benefit Package: Medical, Dental, Vision and 401(k) plan. Possible parking.
Flexible work from home options available.