Retail Kiosk & Specialty Leasing Lead

Macerich; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Paid time off (vacation & holidays)

401(k) match

Stock purchase discount

Volunteer hours & charitable match

Employee Assistance Program

Career development resources

Wellness program

Job summary

Macerich is seeking a Specialty Leasing Manager in California to deliver the specialty leasing budget through short-term leases for carts, kiosks, and pop-up stores. You will analyze market trends, negotiate agreements, and collaborate with the property team to maximize center profitability, with remote Fridays for corporate offices.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in retail leasing, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5 years of experience in retail sales, shopping center leasing, or specialty leasing.
• Demonstrated success in retail leasing, business development, or a related field.
• Strong negotiation, sales, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze market trends and develop effective strategic plans.
• Highly self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Awareness of current trends in retail and food & beverage industries.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to foster collaboration and cooperation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Area Manager to develop and implement sales, merchandising, and rate strategies for assigned center(s).
• Negotiate and execute Specialty Leasing agreements to meet or exceed annual budget goals.
• Conduct market research and outreach to identify and secure new retail concepts.
• Monitor lease expirations and renewals to mitigate risk and maximize revenue.
• Partner with senior management to provide input for annual budget planning.
• Prepare and maintain monthly forecasts for specialty leasing and kiosk performance.
• Develop a deep understanding of local market trends and center demographics to support leasing efforts and conduct center tours.
• Attend leasing and asset management meetings as required.
• Maintain clear communication with internal leasing and property management teams regarding leasing activity and strategy.
• Oversee the execution and presentation of the Specialty Leasing program, ensuring proper display, placement, and tenant satisfaction.
• Support administrative tasks related to the program, including insurance documentation, lease execution, and operational compliance.

Skills

Retail leasing

Negotiation

Sales

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Outlook

Job description

Macerich is seeking a Specialty Leasing Manager in California to deliver the specialty leasing budget through short-term leases for carts, kiosks, and pop-up stores. You will analyze market trends, negotiate agreements, and collaborate with the property team to maximize center profitability, with remote Fridays for corporate offices.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in retail leasing, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in MS Office.