Associate, Leasing

Perform Properties • San Diego, CA

18d • $95,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Perform Properties is a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company focused on high-performing retail and office properties with People-Appeal - vibrant spaces where people actively choose to work, shop, and gather. With expertise in transactions, development, leasing, and management, the company oversees over 33 million square feet of retail and office properties across the U.S.

Under direction of SVP, Leasing, and working closely with various departments including but not limited to Legal, Operations, Construction & Development, Ancillary Income, Asset Management to negotiate and execute retail leases in assigned portfolio. Primary focus will be lease renewal deals with existing tenants and support of the portfolio in San Diego and Southern California. This role reports to the SVP, Leasing and is based in the office, 5 days a week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, finance, or a related field preferred
• 2-4 years of experience in commercial real estate, leasing, brokerage, or property management
• Understanding of retail lease structures, including triple net (NNN) leases, CAM, and rent components preferred
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and financial modeling basics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on relationship building
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deals and deadlines simultaneously
• Detail-oriented with the ability to review and interpret lease documents and financial information
• Self-motivated and team-oriented, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Available for automobile and airline travel 25-50% of the time, including overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

• Salesforce experience preferred but training is available

Responsibilities

• Support retail leasing strategy across a portfolio of open-air retail and mixed-use properties, focusing on driving occupancy and long-term asset performance
• Source, identify, and qualify prospective tenants ranging from national retailers to local and emerging brands to support a curated tenant mix
• Assist in negotiating and executing lease transactions, including letters of intent, new leases, renewals, and amendments
• Maintain leasing pipeline, CRM systems, and reporting tools to track deal flow, activity, and forecasting
• Conduct market research, tenant mix analysis, and competitive benchmarking to inform merchandising strategy and leasing decisions
• Partner with leasing, asset management, development, and property management teams to align leasing efforts with overall property performance goals
• Coordinate property tours, broker outreach, and tenant presentations to drive leasing activity and exposure
• Prepare leasing packages, site plans, financial analyses, and internal approval materials for proposed transactions
• Review tenant financials, concepts, and business plans to support underwriting and deal evaluation
• Support leasing-related processes, including document coordination, execution, and compliance with lease terms
• Track key performance metrics such as occupancy, rental rates, and tenant sales performance to support portfolio optimization
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, tenants, and internal stakeholders to foster long-term partnerships
• Contribute to the creation of community-focused retail environments through a curated mix of retail, dining, and experiential tenants
• Support tenants from initial outreach through lease execution and store opening in a partnership-driven leasing approach
• Collaborate on marketing efforts, leasing collateral, and promotional initiatives to enhance tenant visibility and center performance
• Monitor industry trends, retailer expansion plans, and consumer behavior to identify new leasing opportunities
• Participate in industry networking, and community engagement efforts to support leasing pipeline growth

Benefits

• The Company provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level