Commercial Leasing Specialist - Igloo (Long Island City)

Description

• Direct involvement in shaping tenant programming and neighborhood-level commercial identity.
• Maintain detailed tracking, reporting, and communication across internal and external teams.
• Assist in negotiating LOIs and support the execution of lease agreements in collaboration with legal, ownership, and development teams.
• Provide post-execution assistance to ensure a smooth transition toward build-out, occupancy, and long-term success.
• As a landlord-representative, coordinate with ownership, development, and design teams to inform building programming and ground-floor planning.
• Support early-stage project planning, including market research, positioning, and tenant mix strategy.
• As a tenant-representative, coordinate with tenants to inform expansion/growth strategies.
• Oversee marketing efforts, including presentations, leasing materials, tours, and broker outreach.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective tenants, operators, and strategic partners.
• Lead and manage the leasing process for multiple commercial and mixed-use projects across NYC.
• Represent Igloo’s mission, brand, and values in all external interactions.

Requirements

• Highly personable, able to easily connect with a wide range of people.
• Real estate salesperson or brokerage license preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the property as well as company needs.
• (4) days in-office or at various project locations. Optional remote Fridays.
• Real estate or finance background preferred.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to plan and prioritize efficiently and motivate/lead team members.
• This position involves regular walking, standing, sitting for extended periods of time, hearing, and talking.
• Passion for retail, restaurants and other culturally relevant physical space activations.
• Strong written and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
• Seeking 1-5 years of relevant commercial real estate experience.
• Ability to work on a wide spectrum of projects with different types of end-users.
• Deep knowledge of NYC neighborhoods (both Manhattan and the outer boroughs).
• Involves manual dexterity for using keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• May involve close vision, color vision, depth perception, focus adjustment, and viewing computer monitor for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Tech savvy. Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-impact, design-forward, and community-oriented projects.
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Competitive pay: $100,000 - $130,000 base pay + performance-based incentives.
• The chance to join a rapidly expanding NYC brokerage platform during a moment of meaningful growth.
• Paid Parental Leave Program (up to 8 weeks of 100% pay).
• Exposure to the full real estate development cycle, powered by Igloo’s partnership with The Domain Companies.
• Health and wellness benefits with 4 different plan offerings.
• 2 Volunteer days and an annual community day where we get to give back, together!
• Fun extracurricular activities and perks.
• 10 days of paid vacation, 7 sick days, and 10 company holidays annually.
• 401(k) matching program (up to 4%).
• Competitive compensation with annual bonus potential.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance