Leasing Representative

Rainbow Apparel Co; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

On-site fitness facility

Cafeteria

Job summary

A leading apparel retailer in New York is seeking a skilled Real Estate Site Research and Negotiation Professional. The candidate should have a minimum of five years of experience in retail real estate, focusing on optimal store location research and lease negotiations. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $170,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and 401(k) matching. The ideal candidate should be energetic, self-motivated, and willing to travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in retail real estate.
• Proven track record in negotiating lease proposals.
• Energetic and proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Research optimal store locations for expansion.
• Negotiate favorable lease terms with landlords.
• Manage details leading to store openings.

Skills

Retail chain experience

Negotiation skills

Organizational abilities

Communication skills

Job description

Rainbow USA is one of the fastest-growing juniors, kids, plus, and petite specialty apparel chains. Headquartered in Brooklyn, NY and founded in 1935, Rainbow is a fashion leader for its 14–49-year-old customers.

We operate nearly 900 stores across 38 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands under brands such as Rainbow, Rainbow Plus, Rainbow Kids, 579, and Marianne’s. Our customers seek fashion-forward trends at unbeatable value prices, and we consistently deliver above-market sales and profit growth. In growth mode, we open 60–80 new stores annually.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Real Estate Site Research and Negotiation Professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of experience in retail real estate, including researching optimal store locations, negotiating favorable lease terms, finalizing agreements, and managing details through to store openings.

Key Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a retail chain environment, ideally with multi-unit small-store portfolios and specific market criteria
• Demonstrated success in negotiating and submitting lease proposals
• Exceptional negotiation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Energetic, self-motivated, proactive mindset
• Willingness to travel as required

The position offers a competitive salary in the range of $140,000 to $170,000, commensurate with experience, skills, and market conditions, along with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Company-matched 401(k) after one year
• Paid vacation
• On-site fitness facility and cafeteria

Rainbow USA is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions—including hiring, promotion, discipline, and termination—are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are a results-driven professional ready to contribute to our continued growth, we invite you to apply.