Retail Leasing & Growth Lead

Centennial; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Centennial is seeking a Local Leasing Manager to lead the leasing, business development, and operations for the center’s local and permanent programs in the Paramus area. The role emphasizes prospecting, negotiation, and stakeholder collaboration with on-site property teams.

The position requires 2–4 years of related experience, a preferred Bachelor’s degree, and the ability to travel as needed. Responsibilities include revenue optimization, vendor coordination, and performance reporting to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and 2–4 years of related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret financial reports and complex documents.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and network offsite to identify tenants for local/permanent programs.
• Negotiate license agreements and prepare deal sheets and amendments.
• Walk deals through approval and coordinate opening processes.
• Develop local tenants into potential permanent tenants.
• Establish rent guidelines and income growth objectives from market data.
• Maintain relationships with licensees and manage reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Sales

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Centennial is seeking a Local Leasing Manager to lead the leasing, business development, and operations for the center’s local and permanent programs in the Paramus area. The role emphasizes prospecting, negotiation, and stakeholder collaboration with on-site property teams.

The position requires 2–4 years of related experience, a preferred Bachelor’s degree, and the ability to travel as needed. Responsibilities include revenue optimization, vendor coordination, and performance reporting to meet