Manager, Commercial Leasing

Description

• Manage vacancy inventory to ensure it is presented at the highest standard within the market
• Prepare recommendations for senior management and/or asset management approval regarding lease transactions
• Gather and analyze market data to ensure that decisions can be made in a timely and confident manner – strong focus on financial deal reviews, preparing all NER and other financial calculations
• Ensure marketing activities are maintained and coordinated as directed
• Ensure show suites are prioritized to meet market demand
• Assist the General Manager in identifying and analyzing potential new opportunities in a variety of local markets
• Maintain an active business listing for potential tenants within the BGO managed portfolio through strategic cold calling and industry relationships
• Maintain a complete, ongoing understanding of the office, industrial and commercial real estate markets with emphasis on current regional lease rates, occupancy, and future trends
• Lease both vacant space and renewals in the Richardson Centre, True North Square, and other Winnipeg properties as the portfolio grows
• Prepare new and renewal proposals, negotiate all Offers and Leases, all in conjunction with the lease administration department and external legal counsel
• Manage process of space turnover, determine scope of landlord work, tender to qualified contractors, manage to completion/turnover.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports as required including updates to VTS or other deal tracking systems and set annual leasing budget plans

Requirements

• Complete understanding and adherence to the Leasing Conflict Avoidance Policies, Environmental Policy, Code of Conduct and other policies and procedures relevant to the position as prescribed from time to time
• Computer Skills – Advanced skills in Excel and Word
• Experience - Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the field of industrial /office real estate. Extensive knowledge and proficiency in the areas of leasing, contracts and financial analysis are essential. Ability to be licensed immediately under the Manitoba Real Estate Association
• Strong focus on building strong BentallGreenOak relationships with the brokerage community, existing tenants, municipal EDO’s and others
• Decision Making Skills – Identify and analyze problems; take decisive actions and risks when needed
• Education - University Graduate preferably in Business or Real Estate
• Relationship Skills – Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills; ability to work closely with, develop and sustain strong cooperative working relationships with the brokerage community
• Organizational/Multi-Task Skills - Ability to allocate one's time effectively, work under pressure and manage tight deadlines; ability to handle multiple demands, competing priorities, and adapt to new ideas and constant changes; willing to learn and be in a dynamic environment

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance