Leasing Manager (Retail)

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

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.

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

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

New Leasing Support

Lease Renewals