Associate, Specialty Leasing

Overview

Identify and negotiate specialty lease tenants for mall properties to meet revenue goals.

Key Responsibilities

• tenant placement
• lease negotiation
• income reporting
• occupancy management
• lease administration
• market sourcing

Tasks

-Monitor placement if units/tenants in the common area. -Coordinate activity of Visual Merchandiser and tenant. -Support in-line leasing efforts by assisting in identifying, developing local tenants into potential permanent tenants. -Assist Vice President – Specialty Leasing and Specialty Leasing Manager in identifying and completion of SL national tenant deals. -Assist in identifying potential new multiple-mall and national tenants. Refer prospect to Specialty Leasing Manager or directly to other Simon Property Group properties. -Ensure maximum occupancy and minimum downtime occurs. -Coordinate merchandise mix with leasing to ensure best use of the space. -Develop and maintain relationships with prospective LL tenants and existing mall tenants. -Monitor rent collection, income transmittals, sales reporting and the accurate processing of Lease Agreements. -Identify and develop new leasable locations in the common area. -Generate SL income for assigned properties to achieve assigned SL financial goals. -Negotiate Lease Agreements and submit tenant information, terms, locations and use clause for approval. -Network with area leasing representatives and industry associates. -Monitor monthly and quarterly property and Home Office SL income and expense reports. -Coordinate completion of Lease Agreements, SL program administration and SL tenant setup. -Submit regular weekly reports to identify deal making, forecasting, revenue goal achievement and other program implementation status. -Establish SL rent guidelines and income objectives for properties based on analysis of sales, permanent leases and income goals of the property. -Develop and implement plan to include regularly attending trade shows, review publications and canvass the area to identify retailers and other potential income generating tenants.

Requirements

• communication
• accounting
• 1-2 years
• negotiation
• creativity
• bachelor's

What You Bring

-Effective oral and written communication skills -Basic math and accounting skills -One or two years of general business, sales, leasing or retail experience -Communicate required Specialty Leasing visual presentation standard to the tenants. -Well-developed interpersonal and negotiating skills -Resourcefulness, creativity and a well-developed awareness of design principles -A bachelor’s degree in a business related discipline

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Benefits

-Some overnight travel may be required

About Simon Property Group

-Its portfolio spans regional malls, Premium Outlets, The Mills and international joint‑ventures across North America, Europe and Asia. -Typical projects include high‑end mall redevelopments, outlet expansions and mixed‑use transformations integrating retail, dining and entertainment. -The company led bold acquisitions—like Taubman, J.C. Penney and Forever 21—reshaping the retail landscape and rescuing distressed brands. -Specialises in experiential retail, blending shopping with food halls, theaters, EV charging stations and digital amenities. -Notably, its international joint ventures power premium outlet centers in Japan, South Korea and Europe, showcasing global reach.

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