Commercial Leasing Director - Tower 49

Industrious • New York, NY

16d • $140,000 - $150,000

About The Position

We’re hiring a Leasing Director at Tower 49, a flagship Class A location in Manhattan with 275,000+ RSF of premium workspace and a best‑in‑class conference center and amenity floor. You will own enterprise and broker demand, personally lead tours, proposals, and negotiations. This is a market leader that will energize the broker community with a clear story on why flex at Tower 49 (value, finishes, comps, and pathways to scale). You’ll build the enterprise funnel in partnership with Marketing, educate brokers and customers, and keep owners informed with crisp, proactive communication.
If you’re energized by turning an iconic Midtown address into a commercial success and forming a deep relationship with our partners, this role puts you at the center of the action. You also need to believe in the power of high performing teams that are also full of joy, which we believe requires bringing your full self to work, including your goofy side to help make Tower 49 a place where great days at work start with great people..

Requirements

• 15+ years in NYC commercial real estate sales/transactions
• Ex‑broker or transaction lead strongly preferred with a deep, current broker network
• Proven track record closing enterprise and 10+ seat deals in Class A assets
• Confident running C‑suite tours and complex negotiations
• Mastery of sales discovery, proposal craft, and value defense before price; credibility with owners/asset managers
• Go‑to‑market instincts: you can self‑perform field activations and shape enterprise messaging in partnership with Marketing
• Operational rigor: pipeline discipline, forecasting accuracy, and comfort with aggressive timelines

Responsibilities

• Re‑introduce Tower 49 to top Midtown brokers, deliver education sessions on flex value, finishes, and deal structures.
• Build and maintain broker presentations, flyers, and leave‑behinds
• Run a calendar of broker events and roadshows with tight follow‑up cadences
• Source, qualify, and close enterprise and mid‑market opportunities
• Lead tours, proposals, and negotiations
• Maintain a reliable forecast and CRM hygiene
• Own the content and response process
• Coordinate internal SMEs (legal/IT/design) and pull in senior resources for significant RFPs
• Drive on‑time submissions and informed term recommendations
• Partner with Marketing on enterprise messaging, paid/organic funnel, and content briefs
• Measure channel performance and iterate to improve enterprise lead quality
• Translate demand into clear space sequencing/alteration asks
• Align timing with Real Estate to ensure product is ready for target move‑in dates
• Provide concise weekly updates to the ownership team
• Flag decision asks early, reduce ad‑hoc escalations through proactive, structured communication

Benefits

• heavily subsidized healthcare plans
• generous paid time off
• wellness programs
• professional development grants
• 401k plan
• many other benefits, subject to applicable eligibility criteria and company policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees