VP, Logistics Asset Strategy & Growth

Ares Management LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Ares Management LLC is seeking an experienced asset manager to lead regional industrial asset operations, drive leasing strategies, and oversee budgets and third-party teams. You will coordinate with property, construction, and JV partners to shape asset strategy and execution.

The role requires 7-10 years in asset management, leasing experience, and strong communication skills in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment. Domestic travel is required.

Qualifications

• Position requires a bachelor’s degree
• 7-10 years direct experience in asset management is preferred
• Leasing experience preferred
• A team-oriented individual with strong verbal and written communication skills who is comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment
• Demonstrated budgeting skills, including Yardi and Excel applications are preferred
• Ability to travel domestically required

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key partner in the operation and management of regional industrial assets
• Conduct market research to identify trends, competitive properties, and leasing opportunities
• Negotiate lease terms and rental rates with prospective tenants
• Oversee third-party leasing teams, property management teams, and key vendor relationships
• Manage new and ongoing lease negotiations in coordination with third-party leasing teams and internal and external counsel
• Partner with Property Management and Construction Management to review capital plans, provide input on significant projects, and support make-ready scopes and execution
• Review post-acquisition and annual budgets for alignment with underwriting, leasing assumptions, marketing plans, and overall asset strategy
• Develop and execute leasing and marketing plans across the regional portfolio
• Support asset-level marketing efforts in partnership with third-party leasing teams and brokers, including coordinating open houses and other marketing initiatives and ensuring marketing activities align with leasing objectives and overall asset strategy
• Support acquisition due diligence, including tenant interviews and estoppels, underwriting assumptions, capital needs, and third-party reports
• Review portfolio reporting for accuracy and timeliness, including third-party reports, lease information, and internal asset management reporting
• Support tenant move-ins, move-outs, and make-ready activities
• Partner with joint venture partners on asset strategy, providing oversight and input on leasing, significant capital projects, budgets, and dispositions

Skills

Communication skills

Asset management

Budgeting

Leasing experience

Travel domestically

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Yardi

Excel

Job description

Ares Management LLC is seeking an experienced asset manager to lead regional industrial asset operations, drive leasing strategies, and oversee budgets and third-party teams. You will coordinate with property, construction, and JV partners to shape asset strategy and execution.

The role requires 7-10 years in asset management, leasing experience, and strong communication skills in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment. Domestic travel is required.