Assistant Leasing Manager, Real Estate - Lakeland

Publix•Lakeland, FL

5d•$47,320 - $65,104•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to co-manage the leasing strategy with the Leasing Manager (“LM”) to ensure revenue is maximized at company-owned shopping centers. The Assistant Leasing Manager (“ALM”) is expected to produce a positive and direct influence on the overall value of the Publix Real Estate portfolio by directly impacting Net Operating Income (“NOI”) through tenant retention and increased rental rates. With an average of 40 company-owned shopping centers per territory, the ALM analyzes trade area data to project market rents for existing tenant lease renewals, current vacancies relating to expansion leases and pending acquisitions. On average, each ALM fully negotiates and executes approximately 72 renewals per year, not including additional renewal opportunities gained when Publix acquires shopping centers throughout the year.

Requirements

High School diploma
2 years’ experience in a customer service field or 3 years’ experience in an administrative/office position
Independence
Time Management
Financial Acumen
Applied Learning
Detail Orientation
Problem Solving
Strategic Thinking
Building Relationships
Influence and Persuasion
Negotiation skills
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Outlook (Intermediate)
Day trips/local travel - occasionally as a development opportunity
Overnight trips - None unless approved by a manager, but this travel would be rare
Availability to work weekends - As business needs require
Availability to work holidays - As business needs require
Availability to work extended hours - Occasionally

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, or any other analytical discipline
4 years’ experience in a customer service field or 6 years’ experience in an administrative/office position
Ability to read and speak Spanish
Knowledge in how to read and interpret legal documents including but not limited to Lease Agreements, Addendums, Guaranty Agreements, Work Letters, and Amendments
Knowledge of commercial real estate terminology
Knowledge of finance terminology, financial underwriting, and ability to complete mathematical computations
Knowledge of negotiation strategies to execute commercial real estate deals with external contacts including but not limited to prospective tenants, brokers and legal counsel
Knowledge of Publix Real Estate business practices, including company-owned and non-company-owned shopping centers
Microsoft Word (Intermediate)
Microsoft Excel (Intermediate)
Microsoft PowerPoint (Intermediate)
Microsoft Access (Intermediate)
SAP
Compass
Publix Property Portal
GeoPortal

Responsibilities

Co-manage its respective territory in conjunction with the LM by reviewing tenant requests to renew their lease or assign their business and utilizing a variety of factors to evaluate and determine if the Permitted Use is in line with the Publix leasing strategy.
Clerical duties relating to managing all aspects of the lease execution process, from the initial LOI through full execution of lease documents.
Analytical and support tasks for the Leasing Manager and Leasing department.
Miscellaneous analytical and managerial tasks to support Leasing team and assist LM and SMOL with special projects.

Benefits

Holiday Bonus in November (amount varies by years of service)
Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
401(k) retirement savings plan
Group health, dental and vision plans
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria