The Vice President for Leasing is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for developing and executing leasing strategies across a portfolio of 45 community malls. This role ensures optimal occupancy, tenant mix, and revenue generation while fostering strong relationships with key tenants and partners. The VP will lead a high-performing leasing team and collaborate closely with operations, marketing, and development to drive commercial success.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leasing Management
- Develop and implement leasing strategies to achieve and maintain high occupancy rates across all malls
- Analyze market trends, rental benchmarks, and competitor activity to inform pricing and positioning strategies
- Identify and pursue new tenant opportunities aligned with the company’s brand and community positioning
Tenant Relations & Negotiations
Build and maintain strong relationships with anchor tenants, national brands, and local retailersLead lease negotiations, renewals, and restructuring to ensure mutually beneficial agreementsConduct regular business reviews with tenants and stakeholders to address concerns and strengthen partnershipsLead, mentor, and manage the leasing team to ensure high performance and professional growthCollaborate with mall operations, marketing, and development teams to align leasing with overall business goalsServe as the escalation point for complex tenant issues and interdepartmental coordinationMarket Analysis & Reporting
Oversee the preparation of market research reports, occupancy analyses, and rental rate studiesMonitor leasing KPIs and provide regular updates to executive leadershipRecommend improvements to leasing policies, processes, and systems for greater efficiency and effectivenessQualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Real Estate, or a related fieldMaster’s degree in Business Administration or related discipline is preferredMinimum of 15 years of progressive experience in mall or commercial leasing, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership roleIn-depth knowledge of leasing and sales processes, industry practices, and relevant laws and regulationsStrong network of retail and commercial tenants, brokers, and industry stakeholdersJob Details
Seniority level : ExecutiveEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Leasing#J-18808-Ljbffr