Head of Leasing & Market Growth (Retail Centers)

DLC Management Corp.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401K match

Healthcare benefits

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Mentorship program

Training & development

Industry events access

Job summary

DLC Management Corp. seeks a VP of Leasing to lead strategic leasing for a diverse portfolio of open-air retail centers.

You will build market-driven leasing plans, cultivate strong tenant and broker relationships, and guide negotiations across LOIs and leases in partnership with the Legal team. Responsibilities include budgeting, market analysis, and coordinating with Property Management and JV partners to optimize occupancy and performance.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of Leasing experience.
• Extensive knowledge of retail leasing process, LOI and Lease terminology.
• Proven track record of successfully negotiating leases with national retailers.
• A deep understanding of the entire retail leasing process.
• Ability to travel frequently, as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute leasing strategy for assigned properties in DLC’s portfolio.
• Identify market trends and use data to inform leasing decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, including local tenants and national retailers, brokers, and internal teammates.
• Negotiate LOI’s and lease terms for deals within assigned properties.
• Partner with Legal department to ensure leases are drafted properly and executed timely.
• Submit LPAs in CRM for each fully negotiated LOI at properties.
• Review/approve LPAs for renewal/new deals submitted by Renewal Manager/internal Leasing Reps.
• Manage and provide direction to internal Leasing Representatives and outside brokers on active and potential deals.
• Conduct quarterly property visits/market tours with brokers/internal Leasing Reps to evaluate market changes and strategy for lease-up of vacancies.
• Develop and manage property-level annual leasing budgets aligned with property strategy.

Skills

Leasing experience

Retail leasing

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Travel frequently

Relationship building

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

DLC Management Corp. seeks a VP of Leasing to lead strategic leasing for a diverse portfolio of open-air retail centers.

You will build market-driven leasing plans, cultivate strong tenant and broker relationships, and guide negotiations across LOIs and leases in partnership with the Legal team. Responsibilities include budgeting, market analysis, and coordinating with Property Management and JV partners to optimize occupancy and performance.