Lewis Group of Companies Careers - Director, Retail Leasing

Lewis Operating • Upland, CA

264d • $175,000

About The Position

Lewis Retail Centers, part of the Lewis Group of Companies, one of the nation's largest privately-owned real estate developers, is actively seeking a senior-level experienced professional for a Director, Retail Leasing career to be located at our corporate office in Upland, CA. For more than 60 years, Lewis Retail has placed retailers at the center of the action. Our track record speaks for itself: 9 million square feet developed to date, 31 dynamic centers, over 20 new projects underway, and 1,000s of successful retailers. Lewis Retail and the entire Lewis Group of Companies continue today as one of the nation's largest privately held real estate development companies. Reporting to the Vice President of Retail Leasing, you will be responsible for executing leasing strategies for Lewis retail properties in the Inland Empire area of Southern California and the Bay Area and Sacramento area of Northern California.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, or related field, or applicable experience
• 5+ years of retail leasing experience with national and regional tenants in the junior anchor and ground lease category
• ICSC Certified Leasing Specialist, or other industry-specific designation are bonus points
• Understanding of the retail leasing process and applicable real estate laws
• Solid experience with MS Word/Excel
• Written and verbal skills should be excellent, combined with a teamwork personality and a drive for personal success
• A real estate salesperson license is required or will be required immediately after your start date

Responsibilities

• Assist the Vice President and Retail team in the overall marketing and leasing of the properties in the Lewis portfolio
• Negotiate deal terms and lease documents with retailers, including renewals
• Maintaining leasing status reports and managing leasing plans, including targeted tenant categories and prospective tenant lists
• Generate market reports, including status of planned developments, market rents, costs, tenant allowances, and overall tenant activity
• Oversee and manage lease committee submittal packages
• Screen incoming leasing inquiries and broker calls, supplying property information, tours, quotes and lease rates
• Qualifying and tracking lease prospects
• Participate in national and regional trade shows
• Remain current on retail, market, and consumer trends through industry analysis and your own networking

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary ($175k+ commensurate with experience)
• Annual bonus and raise potential
• Monthly car allowance
• $100/month cellphone
• A variety of health benefits to choose from
• 401k with company match
• Extensive training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree