Specialty Leasing Representative

Overview

Identify, negotiate, and manage specialty leasing for mall properties.

Key Responsibilities

• lease negotiation
• rent collection
• sales reporting
• tenant acquisition
• income forecasting
• occupancy management

Tasks

-Assist Mall Managers in achieving the acceptable merchandising and visual presentations. -Monitor rent collection, income transmittals, sales reporting and the accurate processing of Lease Agreements. -Develop and maintain relationships with prospective SL tenants and existing mall tenants. Network with area leasing representatives and industry associates. -Negotiate Lease Agreements and submit tenant information, terms, locations and use clause for approval. -Monitor placement if units/tenants in the common area. -Support in-line leasing efforts by assisting in identifying, developing local tenants into potential permanent tenants. -Coordinate completion of Lease Agreements, SL program administration and SL tenant setup. -Establish SL rent guidelines and income objectives for properties based on analysis of sales, permanent leases and income goals of the property. -Assist Vice President – Specialty Leasing and Specialty Leasing Manager in identifying and completion of SL national tenant deals. -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. -Assist in identifying potential new multiple-mall and national tenants. Refer prospect to Specialty Leasing Manager or directly to other Simon Property Group properties. -Generate SL income for assigned properties to achieve assigned SL financial goals. -Ensure maximum occupancy and minimum downtime occurs. -Coordinate merchandise mix with leasing to ensure beset use of the space. -Report to and work with the Specialty Leasing Manager to achieve property and overall SL program goals. -Identify and develop new leasable locations in the common area. -Negotiate Lease Agreements: -Monitor monthly and quarterly property and Home Office SL income and expense reports. -Coordinate SL-related administrative duties with Mall Managers and other Property Management staff. -Coordinate activity of Visual Merchandiser and tenant. -Submit regular weekly reports to identify deal making, forecasting, revenue goal achievement and other program implementation status. -Locate, identify and evaluate potential Specialty Leasing (SL) tenants and other income sources for shopping center properties in both common area and in-line vacancies.

Requirements

• accounting
• creativity
• bachelor's
• negotiation
• presentation
• experience

What You Bring

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

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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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