Strategic Retail Expansion Leasing Lead

Citizens Bank; Johnston (RI); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental and vision

Retirement benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Education reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Citizens Bank is seeking a Leasing Manager to lead market analysis, site selection, and lease negotiations for a retail network spanning over 1,000 locations. You will collaborate with brokers, architects, and construction teams to drive expansion from strategy through opening.

You'll travel ~25%, manage multiple projects, and influence growth with strong financial and analytical skills in a hybrid in-office/remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required for the role.
• Master's degree and professional designations are preferred.
• Experience in corporate real estate or retail expansion is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new market opportunities through trade area analysis and demographics.
• Lead site selection for new branches and network optimization projects.
• Negotiate lease terms with brokers and legal partners.
• Develop business cases showing financial impacts and market potential.
• Collaborate with design, construction, and operations through project handoff.
• Travel about 25% to visit markets and build partnerships.

Skills

Market analysis

Site selection

Lease negotiations

Data storytelling

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Lucernex

Accruent

iOffice

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Citizens Bank is seeking a Leasing Manager to lead market analysis, site selection, and lease negotiations for a retail network spanning over 1,000 locations. You will collaborate with brokers, architects, and construction teams to drive expansion from strategy through opening.

You'll travel ~25%, manage multiple projects, and influence growth with strong financial and analytical skills in a hybrid in-office/remote setting.