Leasing Manager

Jamestown; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jamestown Realty is seeking a Leasing Manager to direct leasing initiatives for our assets and drive value through strategic retail leasing.

You will build relationships with retailers and brokers, manage bid and negotiation processes, and coordinate with asset management to streamline deals and ensure timely occupancy.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in commercial real estate with retail focus.
• Active Real Estate Salesperson License required.

Responsibilities

• Develop relevant industry relationships
• Attend key industry events
• Network with prospective clients/tenants
• Facilitate open dialogue with asset management throughout deal process
• Track retailer sales statistics; expansion plans and new concept development; standard build out allowances, prototypical lease transactions and economics.
• Develop and maintain an active prospect list
• Develop strategic narrative and merchandising plan for each asset using competitive market analysis
• Create and maintain a dynamic merchandising plan
• Manage the deal readiness process
• Negotiate lease transactions from proposal through lease execution
• Conduct on-site property tours with retailers and brokers
• Manage the real estate data base and lease tracking system
• Maintain asset leasing reports
• Update leasing brochure content
• Participate in departmental budget process and commission tracking
• Maintain summary of co-tenancy requirements and option period data

Skills

Microsoft Office

Sales networking

Negotiation

Contract administration

Education

Active Real Estate Salesperson License

Tools

View the Space (VTS)

Job description

POSITION/LEVEL: Leasing Manager FLSA STATUS: Exempt

DEPT/OFFICE: Jamestown Realty DATE: May 2026

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JOB SUMMARY AND DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK

The Leasing Manager is responsible for leasing direction and the implementation of initiatives with the goal of adding value to Jamestown assets.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education or Experience:

• Three years of experience in commercial real estate with experience in retail, understanding retail trends, and with local, national and international retailers; or
• Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Active Real Estate Salesperson License required

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop relevant industry relationships
• Attend key industry events
• Network with prospective clients/tenants
• Facilitate open dialogue with asset management throughout deal process
• Track international, national, regional and local retailer sales statistics; expansion plans and new concept development; standard build out allowances, prototypical lease transactions and economics.
• Develop and maintain an active prospect list
• Develop strategic narrative and merchandising plan for each asset using competitive market analysis, consumer research and broad knowledge of active retailers
• Create and maintain a dynamic merchandising plan
• Manage the deal readiness process
• Negotiate lease transactions from proposal preparation through lease execution and manage transition into tenant coordination
• Conduct on site property tours with retailers and brokers
• Manage the real estate data base and lease tracking system
• Manage and maintain asset leasing reports
• Manage regular updates of leasing brochure content
• Participate in departmental budget process and commission tracking
• Maintain summary of co tenancy requirements, exclusives, and as necessary, track option period data.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
• View the Space (VTS)
• Basic commercial real estate terminology, tools and skills.

Skill in:

• Well-developed salesmanship and networking skills
• Negotiation and contract administration
• Organizational and interpersonal skills
• The ability to meet deadlines, accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure & effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions
• Self-motivation, leadership, teamwork, and collaboration.
• Conflict Management Resolution
• Detailed oriented, logical, and methodical approach to problem solving
• Solid, timely and consistent written and verbal communication skills

Working Conditions:

• Responsibilities may require an adjusted work schedule, travel, overtime, and evening/weekend hours to meet deadlines or attend special events.