Associate, Leasing

Perform Properties • San Diego, CA

17d • $95,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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 a utomobile 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