Manager, Commercial Leasing

Overview

Manage leasing strategy and activities for commercial properties in Winnipeg

Key Responsibilities

• vacancy management
• market analysis
• financial modeling
• lease negotiation
• space turnover
• reporting

Tasks

-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

• excel
• leasing
• financial analysis
• real estate
• decision making
• communication

What You Bring

-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

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About Bgo

-Blends Canadian and American real estate legacies into a united powerhouse. -Operates a global lending platform offering real estate debt solutions alongside investment and property-management services. -Develops focused investment vehicles tailored to regional markets. -Maintains deep local expertise with offices in 13 countries, enabling nuanced market entry and execution in primary and secondary real estate markets. -Launched specialized units like BGO Cold Chain to unlock niche markets, such as modern cold-storage infrastructure for food-supply resilience. -Part of Sun Life’s alternative asset arm, it leverages SLC Management’s platform to scale co-investment and strategic-capital partnerships.

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