Senior Leasing Executive, Retail Portfolio Growth

Tech Sales Jobs; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

DLC is seeking a VP of Leasing in Washington, DC, to lead a strategic leasing plan for a diverse portfolio of properties. You will negotiate terms with national retailers, build strong tenant relationships, and guide leasing teams to meet annual budgets and market objectives.

Join a culture that emphasizes training, career development, and collaboration across departments. This hybrid role requires frequent travel and a proven track record in retail leasing leadership and data-driven decision

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of leasing experience to manage a portfolio
• Extensive knowledge of retail leasing process, LOI and lease terminology
• Proven track record negotiating leases with national retailers
• Strong ability to build relationships with tenants, brokers, and internal teams
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to motivate a leasing team

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute leasing strategy for assigned properties in DLC’s portfolio
• Identify market trends and use data to inform leasing decisions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, brokers, and internal teams
• Negotiate LOIs and lease terms for deals within assigned properties
• Coordinate with Legal to ensure leases are drafted properly and executed timely
• Submit LPAs in CRM for each fully negotiated LOI at properties
• Review/approve LPAs for renewal/new deals
• Manage and provide direction to Leasing Representatives and outside brokers
• Conduct quarterly property visits/market tours to evaluate market changes
• Develop and manage property-level annual leasing budgets
• Review data and market trends to optimize pricing and lease structures
• Attend weekly property acquisition calls and participate in due diligence interviews
• Collaborate with JV partners and Renewal Manager to coordinate action plans
• Coordinate with Property Management on issues and on GWO deals
• Support acquisitions and tenant transitions with cross-functional teams

Skills

Leasing experience

Retail knowledge

Negotiation

Relationship building

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DLC is seeking a VP of Leasing in Washington, DC, to lead a strategic leasing plan for a diverse portfolio of properties. You will negotiate terms with national retailers, build strong tenant relationships, and guide leasing teams to meet annual budgets and market objectives.

Join a culture that emphasizes training, career development, and collaboration across departments. This hybrid role requires frequent travel and a proven track record in retail leasing leadership and data-driven decision