Retail Leasing Manager

RETS Associates; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial real estate firm is seeking an experienced Retail Leasing Manager / Director to oversee leasing activities for a retail portfolio in the Seattle area. The role involves identifying and securing leases with high-quality tenants while maximizing occupancy and revenue. The ideal candidate will possess strong market knowledge, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven track record in executing successful leasing strategies. This position offers an opportunity to enhance property values through effective tenant engagement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of retail leasing experience, preferably with a commercial real estate firm or retail landlord.
• Strong negotiation and deal-making abilities.
• Excellent understanding of lease structures, CAM charges, and retail tenant requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement leasing strategies to attract and retain tenants.
• Identify target tenants that align with the property’s positioning and market demand.
• Cultivate relationships with national, regional, and local retailers to generate leasing opportunities.
• Conduct market research to identify potential tenants and emerging retail trends.
• Monitor market conditions, rental rates, and competitor properties to adjust leasing strategies.
• Work with property management and marketing teams to enhance tenant mix and shopping center appeal.

Skills

Negotiation and deal-making abilities

Market knowledge

Leasing strategies development

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Retail Leasing Manager / Director to oversee leasing activities for a 7-10 asset retail portfolio in the Seattle / PNW region. This role is responsible for identifying, negotiating, and securing leases with high-quality tenants while maximizing occupancy and revenue. The ideal candidate has strong market knowledge, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven track record of executing leasing strategies that enhance property value.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement leasing strategies to attract and retain tenants.
• Identify target tenants that align with the property’s positioning and market demand.
• Cultivate relationships with national, regional, and local retailers to generate leasing opportunities.
• Conduct market research to identify potential tenants and emerging retail trends.
• Monitor market conditions, rental rates, and competitor properties to adjust leasing strategies.
• Work with property management and marketing teams to enhance tenant mix and shopping center appeal.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of retail leasing experience, preferably with a commercial real estate firm or retail landlord.
• Strong negotiation and deal-making abilities.
• Excellent understanding of lease structures, CAM charges, and retail tenant requirements.