Leasing Manager (Retail)

• Confirm compliance with lease terms and secure necessary landlord approvals
• Connect with property management to discuss tenant relationship & history at the property, as well as any AR balances
• Maintain renewal tracking report and share updates with internal team and outside partners as needed
• Review tenant assignment requests
• Draft and approve small shop LOIs based on current market conditions and ownership guidance (budget/underwriting)
• Interact with the VP Leasing, EVP Leasing, and Investment/Asset Management teams to facilitate new retail leases in a smaller assigned portfolio with oversight
• Analyze retailer sales trends throughout our portfolio
• Update marketing materials, request LODs, and request budgets for landlord work
• Attend bi-weekly leasing activity meetings with brokers for the assigned portfolio
• Collaborate with internal departments, including legal, property management, asset management, and construction, throughout the deal-making process
• Gather lease applications and prospective tenant financial data for internal review
• Proactively identify and generate leasing leads and keep up with industry trends
• Review leases to identify terms that may be renegotiated during the lease renewal process (i.e., CAM cap language, HVAC replacement, rent increases, exclusive clauses, etc.)
• Negotiate LOI and prepare terms for internal and partner approval
• Analyze retailer sales and market conditions to guide proposed terms
• Handle all temp leasing activity throughout the portfolio and review license agreements
• Oversee and execute the lease renewal process for the assigned portfolio of 50+ retail assets, interface with both national retailers as well as local tenants
• Assist asset management in managing new and renewal lease tracking
• Prepare terms to submit for internal and partner approval; once approved, work with Legal Counsel to draft and negotiate lease extension amendments.

Pine Tree is on the lookout for a driven and detail-oriented Leasing Associate/Manager to join our fast-paced team in Oakbrook Terrace. In this full-time, in-office role, you’ll report directly to the EVP of Leasing and play a key part in driving lease renewals and supporting new leasing strategies across a dynamic retail portfolio. Expect minimal travel and plenty of opportunities to make an impact.

We believe that trust, experience, humility, transparency, and responsibility should influence everything we do in business and life. As a result, we’ve built what we believe is the best team in the industry, combining decades of experience in acquisitions, leasing, property management, development, design & construction, accounting, human resources, and marketing.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Background in client or customer relationship management
• Experience with CRE tools (e.g., Yardi, VTS, BI)
• Proven ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Understanding of lease structures and terminology
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2-5 years of retail commercial real estate leasing experience (required)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with integrity, accountability, and attention to detail
• Proactive problem-solver with a desire to learn and grow
• Highly organized; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with shopping center operations and tenant mix strategies

Lease Renewals

New Leasing Support

Competitive salary, performance-based incentive, and attractive benefits, including work/life balance and healthcare.