Director, Leasing

Brookfield Properties•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

BGRE creates the premier offices the world’s most ambitious businesses thrive in – shaped by the spirit of hospitality, operating expertise, and tenant experience needed to compete at the front. We are seeking a Director, Office Leasing to join BGRE Office in New York. Reporting to a Vice President of Office Leasing, this role is responsible for executing leasing strategies across an assigned portfolio of premier office assets. The Director will lead leasing transactions from prospecting through execution, cultivate relationships with brokers and tenants, and collaborate closely with Asset Management, Marketing, Property Management, Construction, Legal, and Finance to maximize asset value and occupancy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
4+ years of commercial office leasing experience with experience representing institutional office owners in New York City
Demonstrated success negotiating office lease transactions with corporate tenants and brokerage firms
Network of established relationships within the New York commercial real estate community, including brokers, tenants, and industry professionals
Strong understanding of the Manhattan office leasing market and competitive landscape
Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
Excellent financial, analytical, and strategic planning capabilities
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and lead through collaboration
Strong business judgment with the ability to balance short-term leasing objectives and long-term asset value creation

Responsibilities

Execute leasing strategies for an assigned portfolio of office assets to maximize occupancy, revenue, and long-term asset value
Lead new lease, renewal, expansion, contraction, relocation, and early renewal transactions from initial prospecting through lease execution
Conduct property tours, prepare proposals, negotiate business terms, and coordinate lease documentation.
Maintain an active leasing pipeline and proactively identify new business opportunities
Monitor market trends, competitive properties, and tenant activity to identify opportunities and inform leasing recommendations
Assist in developing annual leasing plans, forecasts, and business objectives for assigned assets
Lead negotiations with prospective tenants and brokerage firms while balancing tenant objectives with ownership goals
Coordinate with Legal, Construction, Finance, and Property Management to facilitate timely execution of lease transactions
Prepare financial analyses, lease comparisons, transaction summaries, and internal approval materials
Ensure leasing transactions are accurately documented and comply with Brookfield's approval processes
Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, tenants, tenant representatives, and other market participants throughout New York City
Identify prospective tenants and cultivate new leasing opportunities through active business development
Participate in industry organizations, networking events, and market activities that enhance Brookfield's visibility
Deliver a best-in-class leasing experience for prospective and existing tenants
Partner with Asset Management, Property Management, Marketing, Development, Design & Construction, Finance, and Legal to support leasing initiatives
Contribute market intelligence to repositioning projects, capital improvement initiatives, speculative suite programs, and marketing campaigns
Support acquisition and redevelopment initiatives by providing leasing and market expertise