Leasing Manager

Jamestown JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION/LEVEL: Leasing Manager                                                                                   FLSA STATUS: Exempt

DEPT/OFFICE: Jamestown Realty                                                                                        DATE: May 2026

JOB SUMMARY AND DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK :

The Leasing Manager is responsible for leasing direction and the implementation of initiatives with the goal of adding value to Jamestown assets.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

Education or Experience:

• Three years of experience in commercial real estate with experience in retail, understanding retail trends, and with local, national and international retailers; or

• Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Active Real Estate Salesperson License required

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop relevant industry relationships

• Attend key industry events

• Network with prospective clients/tenants

• Facilitate open dialogue with asset management throughout deal process

• Track international, national, regional and local retailer sales statistics; expansion plans and new concept development; standard build out allowances, prototypical lease transactions and economics.

• Develop and maintain an active prospect list

• Develop strategic narrative and merchandising plan for each asset using competitive market analysis, consumer research and broad knowledge of active retailers

• Create and maintain a dynamic merchandising plan

• Manage the deal readiness process

• Negotiate lease transactions from proposal preparation through lease execution and manage transition into tenant coordination

• Conduct on site property tours with retailers and brokers

• Manage the real estate data base and lease tracking system

• Manage and maintain asset leasing reports

• Manage regular updates of leasing brochure content

• Participate in departmental budget process and commission tracking

• Maintain summary of co tenancy requirements, exclusives, and as necessary, track option period data.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)

• View the Space (VTS)

• Basic commercial real estate terminology, tools and skills.

Skill in:

• Well-developed salesmanship and networking skills

• Negotiation and contract administration

• Organizational and interpersonal skills

• The ability to meet deadlines, accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure & effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions

• Self-motivation, leadership, teamwork, and collaboration.

• Conflict Management Resolution

• Detailed oriented, logical, and methodical approach to problem solving

• Solid, timely and consistent written and verbal communication skills

Working Conditions:

• Responsibilities may require an adjusted work schedule, travel, overtime, and evening/weekend hours to meet deadlines or attend special events.