Specialty Leasing Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Naples, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical coverage

Parental leave

Paid time off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Naples, FL is seeking a Specialty Leasing Manager to lead a dynamic program that drives revenue, boosts guest experience, and elevates property value through RMUs, kiosks, inline stores, and activations.

You will own the full lifecycle from budgeting and forecasting to license agreements, rent collection, and performance reporting, collaborating with permanent leasing, marketing, and operations teams to ensure alignment with standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in specialty leasing, retail management, or commercial real estate.
• Real Estate license (or willingness to obtain within 120 days of employment)
• Proven experience managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Prospect and secure new specialty leasing opportunities.
• Oversee all specialty leasing retailers to ensure compliance with guidelines and standards.
• Prepare and execute license agreements using DealTrak or Yardi Retail Manager, coordinating with the GM and licensees.
• Generate ancillary revenue through advertising, sponsorships, and activations.
• Monitor budgets and forecasts to meet year-end revenue projections and occupancy goals.
• Collect monthly sales reports and ensure accurate billing of percentage rent and charges.

Skills

Deal-making

Prospecting

Networking

Closing deals

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Schedule flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DealTrak

Yardi Retail Manager

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves:

As the Specialty Leasing Manager, you'll take the lead in building and directing a dynamic specialty leasing program that drives revenue, enhances the guest experience, and elevates the property's overall value. Your focus will be on maximizing specialty leasing income, ancillary revenue opportunities, and occupancy through strategic licensing of common area retail merchandising units (RMUs), temporary kiosks, temporary inline stores, and innovative activations. At JLL, we embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career, giving you the autonomy to identify unique prospects, forge partnerships with licensees, and generate creative revenue streams through advertising and sponsorships. You'll collaborate closely with permanent leasing agents, marketing teams, and operations staff to ensure every specialty retailer aligns with the property's visual merchandising standards and operational guidelines. Beyond deal‑making, you'll own the full lifecycle of specialty leasing—from budgeting and financial forecasting to agreement execution, rent collection, and performance reporting. This role demands someone who can juggle competing priorities, manage time effectively, and maintain strong relationships with licensees to optimize their sales performance and, ultimately, the center's success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and you'll experience that firsthand as you work with cross‑functional teams and national account partners.

What your day‑to‑day will look like:

• Prospect and secure new and unique specialty leasing opportunities that complement the property's merchandise mix and enhance the shopping experience
• Oversee all specialty leasing retailers to ensure compliance with operational guidelines, design criteria, and visual merchandising standards
• Prepare and execute license agreements using JLL's DealTrak or Yardi Retail Manager system, coordinating with the General Manager and licensees for timely execution
• Generate alternative revenue through ancillary income opportunities including advertising, sponsorships, and innovative common area activations
• Monitor specialty leasing budgets and forecasts, making adjustments as needed to meet year‑end revenue projections and occupancy goals
• Collect monthly sales reports from licensees and ensure accurate billing of percentage rent and percentage‑in‑lieu charges in a timely manner
• Collaborate with the marketing department to integrate specialty leasing into the mall's promotional efforts, including in‑mall signage and digital media campaigns
• Coordinate with the Specialty Leasing National Account Team and Regional Specialty Leasing Manager to optimize national deals and revenue opportunities
• Develop and implement retailer action plans that maximize individual store sales and increase the center's value while maintaining appropriate client and tenant satisfaction ratings

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in specialty leasing, retail management, or commercial real estate
• Real Estate license (or willingness to obtain within 120 days of employment)
• Proven experience managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting
• Strong deal‑making, prospecting, networking, and closing skills with a track record of revenue generation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Flexibility to work varied schedules including weekends and evenings as needed

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Extensive knowledge of retail trends and merchandising at both national and local levels
• Broad industry and business contacts within the retail and specialty leasing space
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement retailer action plans that maximize sales and increase property value
• Experience with JLL systems such as DealTrak or Yardi Retail Manager
• Self‑motivated with effective organizational and time‑management skills
• Active involvement in community activities with the ability to represent the property and JLL professionally

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Location: On‑site –Naples, FL

Personalized benefits that support personal well‑being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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