Associate, Specialty Leasing

## Associate, Specialty LeasingApplylocations: Salem, NHtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R13518**Job Location:**The Mall at Rockingham Park**PRIMARY PURPOSE:**The primary purpose of this position is to provide a structured learning environment for the first year of employment. The SLA will learn to locate, evaluate and develop potential local leasing tenants and income-generating opportunities for shopping center properties (both common area and temporary in-line), negotiate Lease Agreements to achieve the financial objectives of the properties, refer prospective tenants for approval, and coordinate Short-term Leasing administration and tenant presentation. The incumbent will have oversight responsibility for multiple properties as assigned.**PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:*****The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:******Locate, identify and evaluate potential Specialty Leasing (SL) tenants and other income sources for shopping center properties in both common area and in-line vacancies.**** Develop and implement plan to include regularly attending trade shows, review publications and canvass the area to identify retailers and other potential income generating tenants.* Develop and maintain relationships with prospective LL tenants and existing mall tenants.* Network with area leasing representatives and industry associates.* Identify and develop new leasable locations in the common area.**Negotiate Lease Agreements:*** Establish SL rent guidelines and income objectives for properties based on analysis of sales, permanent leases and income goals of the property.* Negotiate Lease Agreements and submit tenant information, terms, locations and use clause for approval.* Generate SL income for assigned properties to achieve assigned SL financial goals.* Ensure maximum occupancy and minimum downtime occurs.* Support in-line leasing efforts by assisting in identifying, developing local tenants into potential permanent tenants.**Report to and work with the Specialty Leasing Manager to achieve property and overall SL program goals.*** Submit regular weekly reports to identify deal making, forecasting, revenue goal achievement and other program implementation status.* Assist Vice President – Specialty Leasing and Specialty Leasing Manager in identifying and completion of SL national tenant deals.* Assist in identifying potential new multiple-mall and national tenants. Refer prospect to Specialty Leasing Manager or directly to other Simon Property Group properties.**Coordinate SL-related administrative duties with Mall Managers and other Property Management staff.*** Coordinate completion of Lease Agreements, SL program administration and SL tenant setup.* Monitor rent collection, income transmittals, sales reporting and the accurate processing of Lease Agreements.* Monitor monthly and quarterly property and Home Office SL income and expense reports.**Assist Mall Managers in achieving the acceptable merchandising and visual presentations.*** Monitor placement if units/tenants in the common area.* Coordinate merchandise mix with leasing to ensure best use of the space.* Communicate required Specialty Leasing visual presentation standard to the tenants.* Coordinate activity of Visual Merchandiser and tenant.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*** A bachelor’s degree in a business related discipline* One or two years of general business, sales, leasing or retail experience* Basic math and accounting skills* Well-developed interpersonal and negotiating skills* Effective oral and written communication skills* Resourcefulness, creativity and a well-developed awareness of design principles* Some overnight travel may be required #J-18808-Ljbffr