Leasing Manager (Commercial)

Bisnow•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Leasing Manager executes leasing strategies across a portfolio of commercial office, industrial, and retail space. The role covers business development, tenant and broker relationships, lease negotiations, market analysis, lease administration, and coordination of tenant improvement projects. The Leasing Manager works with Property Management, Construction Management, Legal, Marketing, and Asset Management to maximize occupancy, tenant retention, and portfolio performance. The position includes direct leasing activity, preparing lease documents, coordinating tenant improvements, coordinating property management requirements, and supporting property marketing. The Leasing Manager reports to the Vice President of Leasing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent; preferably in business or marketing.
Proficiency in Excel and Word.
Ability to read and interpret documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively with prospective tenants and staff.
Ability to calculate figures, discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.

Nice To Haves

One to five years of commercial real estate or brokerage experience preferred.
Active California Real Estate Salesperson or Broker License preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily in-person and telephone cold calls for identified projects to procure new leasing deals.
Handle walk-ins and tour prospective tenants through available spaces.
Return telephone calls regarding available space.
Canvass competing buildings and enter comparable property and transaction economic terms into market records.
Work with the Vice President of Leasing to develop marketing materials, including flyers, brochures, advertisements, company web pages, CoStar listings, and signage programs.
Prepare weekly pipeline and traffic reports and quarterly competitive surveys.
Prepare documents required for leasing commercial space, including drafting initial letters of intent.
Review initial lease drafts prepared by in-house legal counsel.
Prepare final lease documents for tenant execution and ensure they are properly executed.
Coordinate tenant improvement projects with the in-house architect, property manager, and construction department, from shell-space buildouts through minor refurbishments.
Coordinate with the Property Manager to ensure rent rolls, lease requirements, floor inventories, insurance certificates, parking cards, and construction improvements are processed on time and consistent with executed legal documents.
Assist with preparing and maintaining marketing materials, brochures, property websites, CoStar and LoopNet listings, social media content, and property signage.
Coordinate photography, floor plans, property tours, and marketing campaigns.