National Senior Leasing Manager (retail)

Toronto, ON, Canada

Job Description


Make your next move an expert one.

At Colliers it\xe2\x80\x99s not our success that sets us apart, it\xe2\x80\x99s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what\xe2\x80\x99s right for our clients, people and communities.

Why Colliers?

Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers\xe2\x80\x99 continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.

Who you are?

A highly accomplished seasoned professional, with the ability to communicate a positive image of our core values, both internally and externally. Client focused and able to take accountability for decisions, while making sound and ethical recommendations. The Manager shall behave like an \xe2\x80\x98owner\xe2\x80\x99 and carry out the roles and responsibilities that demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness in order to achieve desired results.

The successful candidate will be a team player, working alongside colleagues, providing input, sharing of ideas that result in achieving a common goal. Accountable for leasing commercial office, industrial and retail projects, or portions thereof, the candidate will contribute to the attainment of corporate objectives. Continuously improve the leasing process, contributing to the business strategy and growth and develop relationships with retailers/tenants and clients.

What you bring

A minimum of 5-10 years of related experience in the commercial real estate industry

Preparation of new and renewal proposals, negotiation of all offers and assistance in negotiation of leases in collaboration with the lease administration department, asset management and external legal counsel

Support the Vice President in direct dealings with Asset Managers/Clients regarding all relevant leasing decisions, detailed reports including financial analysis and strategy recommendations.

Independently manage assigned transactions with oversight from senior members

An on ongoing understanding of the real estate market in their respective regions, including lease rates, occupancy levels, recent transactions, development pipeline, and future trends

Ability to understand and advise on financial deal metrics, as well as preparation of all NER, budget and GROC analysis, as well as other financial calculations

Maintain up to date transaction progress and data on their assigned portfolio.

Prepare recommendations for senior management and/or asset management approval regarding lease transactions

Assist the Vice President, Leasing in identifying and analyzing potential new opportunities in a variety of local markets and the strategic merchandising/tenant mix of the Shopping Centre

Assist in the creation of the leasing vision and develop the leasing strategy for assigned assets that are aligned to the strategic approach for national clients

Execute the leasing team objectives, ensuring a merchandising mix that fits within each property and is nationally consistent.

Participate in special assignments at a portfolio and national level.

Provide input on new and existing sites, with respect to feasibility and availability of leasing in respective markets in collaboration with and under the direction of the VP, Leasing.

Preparation and contribution to reports (ie. Asset Management) and annual leasing budgets

Supervise all existing tenancies and expiries.

Continuous commitment to an understanding of the commercial real estate industry, and specifically Colliers stature in the local market.

Ability to deliver excellent customer service at all levels of the organization and with external partners as well as strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Possess strong organizational, time management and project management skills with a proven track record to work both independently and within a team environment.

Liaise and direct Colliers brokers through the national network team.

Actively engage in enhancing/building relationships with retailers and tenant broker representatives. Strengthen industry contacts and become familiar with retailers\xe2\x80\x99 concepts/stores and industry trends

Exhibit a high level of professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills.

Travel Required

Bonus skills and experience

Industry specific certification and licensing (multi-province an asset)

Minimum of 3 years of Landlord experience

Property Management, Leasing and Asset Management Software (ie. CDM, Yardi, VTS).

Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

What success looks like

Must be able to build collaborative relationships with internal teams from various backgrounds and across functional areas to achieve goals. Has a Team-first attitude and can share and learn across functions.

Excellent communication and presentation skills; demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate and present results that articulate key themes and messages to a senior audience.

You possess strong interpersonal skills and are regarded as positive, collaborative, with a view to supporting team and corporate initiatives

Must be able to think strategically, identify and analyze problems; take decisive actions and risks when needed.

Ability to take initiative, own your responsibilities and produce high quality work with minimal direction.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment, prioritize multiple demands, allocate time efficiently and meet tight deadlines

Ability to be flexible and adaptive to new ideas, produce accurate and reliable work product

Strong negotiating skills and excellent oral and written communication skills, in order to effectively communicate across all levels; internally and externally

You are confident in your ability to support a team of commercial real estate brokers in order to improve deal velocity and support client leasing objectives.

Ability to multi-task and work well within a team environment

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Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants\' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at careers@colliers.com.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2111805
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Education
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