Manager-in-Training: Retail Center Ops & Leasing

Macerich Company; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (vacation time)

12 paid holidays

80 hours of sick time annually

401(k) match with immediate vesting

Employee stock purchase plan

24 paid volunteer hours and employer匹配

Employee Assistance Program

Remote Fridays for Corporate offices

Job summary

Macerich seeks a Manager-in-Training to develop leadership in shopping center management, operations and leasing. The program targets promotion to General Manager within 1–2 years, with potential relocation anywhere in the United States based on business needs.

Candidates should show leadership potential, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn financial and operational aspects of property management in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of experience in shopping center management, hospitality, retail operations or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated potential for leadership.
• Foundational financial skills with interest in budgeting, forecasting and analytical capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build relationships with tenants, teams and partners.
• Curiosity, adaptability and a desire for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment with competing priorities.
• Best-in-class benefits with affordable employee contribution levels.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in developing a strong understanding of asset market competition and stakeholder dynamics.
• Assist in executing the property’s Five-Year Business Plan (5YP) learning to identify long-term opportunities and understanding strategic decision-making.
• Help cultivate a positive workplace culture by supporting the GM in setting expectations communicating goals and monitoring performance.
• Participate in developing and managing annual and multi-year operating and capital budgets and assist in analyzing financials to learn strategic fiscal management.
• Contribute to maintaining a customer-focused shopping environment by supporting operational efficiencies, guest experience initiatives and resource-maximizing strategies.
• Support cross-departmental collaboration-learning how to align on-site property priorities with corporate stakeholders and company KPIs.
• Assist in managing operations service partners, vendor relationships and capital projects with a learning focus on ROI efficiency and sustainability.
• Follow and help maintain compliance with safety environmental and accessibility regulations while learning regulatory requirements.
• Participate in building and maintaining relationships with civic regulatory partners- observing and learning from the GM’s interactions.
• Support the GM in aligning property-level strategies with portfolio and 5YP objectives.
• Assist in tracking and communicating capital needs leasing updates and redevelopment priorities.
• Provide support in gathering and sharing market and tenant insights that inform broader asset strategies.

Skills

Leadership potential

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Real Estate

Job description

Macerich seeks a Manager-in-Training to develop leadership in shopping center management, operations and leasing. The program targets promotion to General Manager within 1–2 years, with potential relocation anywhere in the United States based on business needs.

Candidates should show leadership potential, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn financial and operational aspects of property management in a fast-paced environment.