Leasing Coordinator

Leasing Coordinator

American Dream, developed by Triple Five Group, is an unparalleled mix of world-class entertainment, retail, and dining, comprising more than 3 million square feet just minutes away from New York City in East Rutherford, New Jersey. American Dream is home to leading attractions, including DreamWorks Water Park, Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, SEA LIFE Aquarium, Big SNOW Ski Hill, Dream Wheel a 300-foot observation wheel overlook the NYC skyline, as well as attractions debuting soon such as The Game Room Powered by Hasbro and Skip Barber Racing Go-Kart Academy. American Dream's immersive luxury shopping and dining experience The Avenue features Saks Fifth Avenue, Herms, Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana, Carpaccio, a fine-dining Italian restaurant, and much more. The retail collection is further expanded with flagship locations for Aritzia, H&M, PRIMARK, Uniqlo, Sephora and Zara; as well as the Toys'R'Us global flagship, the only standalone location in the U.S, and the world's first and only "candy department store," IT'SUGAR.

The main purpose of the Leasing Coordinator is:

Responsible for all leasing activities related to leasing deals throughout the department's portfolio.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for sourcing new business and maintaining Monday.com (CRM, contact and leasing database)
• Participate in the creation of leasing budgets and leasing assumptions to ensure timely completion of deals creating long-term value for the portfolio
• Coordinate bi-weekly meetings with the TC department to stay on track for tenant permitting and construction.
• Oversee tenant communication, insurance, and filing needs
• Update and maintain floor plans
• Prepare presentations to support specialty leasing efforts, advertisements, and sponsorships
• Execute the tasks necessary to accomplish specialty leasing goals, including, but not limited to, canvassing, setting up meetings, showing space, preparing proposals, obtaining market comparable, and other follow-up tasks as necessary
• Maintain a solid understanding of competitive properties, market knowledge, and critical market dynamics
• Process specialty leasing deals from negotiation through the opening
• Coordinate tenant opening and closing with various departments
• Run, manage, and update department reports
• Assist in sales and rent collections
• Answer calls and responds to inquiries
• Coordinate meetings and conference calls
• Prepare expense reports
• Review lease documentation
• Process lease documents through DocuSign
• Work on deal transactions under the guidance of the Sr. Vice President, Leasing
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as required

Desired Qualifications:

• 2+ years of administrative, leasing or marketing experience in commercial real estate or retail experience
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients and retailers across a broad spectrum of categories and price points
• Must be a team player with a strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the demonstrated ability to present effectively one-on-one and in groups
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Adobe, and PowerPoint
• Proven ability to manage and communicate effectively with all levels of employees, customers, and stakeholders
• Proven ability to use judgment and discretion to make the appropriate decision regarding merchandising at different locations
• Ability to understand the current and future impact of all negotiated decisions
• Must have strong selling skills and effective negotiating and closing skills that support the company's business philosophies
• Ability to multitask with strong problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills

Physical Job Requirements:

• Sitting, frequently, 90% of time
• Stand and move, occasionally, 20% of time
• Perform repetitive motion (using keyboard), frequently, 90% of time
• Kneel and bend, infrequently, 5% of time
• Reach at or above shoulder level, infrequently, 5% of time
• Reach at or below shoulder level, infrequently, 10% of time
• Lifting/carry up to 10 pounds, infrequently, 5% of time
• Lift/Carry up to 30 lbs, infrequently, 5% of time
• Stoop/Squat, infrequently, 10% of time
• Handle larger items such as boxes or packages, infrequently, 10% of time

American Dream is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are to be made without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.