General SummaryThe Leasing Associate's primary role is to search for prospective retail tenants, both regional and national, to lease spaces within Benderson Development's shopping centers in Western New York region.
Principle Duties & Responsibilities:- Research, analyze and make recommendations concerning prospective tenants for shopping centers based on credit/financing impact, tenant mix, and return on investment.
- Exercise foresight in evaluating leasing situations and predetermining alternate courses of action.
- Understanding of the lease documents and utilizing expertise in originating, negotiating, and completing new and renewal leases for in-line and freestanding locations within existing open-air centers and new developments.
- Canvass, cold call, and qualify prospective national and regional area tenants. Develop and follow through on traditional and non-traditional leasing strategies for properties to attract prospective tenants on a local, regional and national level
- Collect pertinent financial information, perform necessary due diligence on prospective tenants and compile to present to appropriate parties
- Serve as the liaison between the internal construction team and tenants regarding new buildouts.
- Collaborate with property management to ensure that tenants' requests are handled properly and efficiently.
- Oversee the creation and updating of all marketing materials (brochures, flyers, offering memorandums, pitch books, tours, maps, property photos, etc.) related to new and existing opportunities through coordination with the internal marketing department.
- Support company strategies and procedures in the continuing development of retail properties.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree is not required but preferred
- 3+ years of retail commercial real estate industry experience with a proven track record of success.
- Must have an entrepreneurial mindset. Proficient communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
- Customer service-focused interpersonal skills.
- Must have an active driver's license.
- Open to relocation to Buffalo, NY or Rochester, NY.
Benefits401k match, paid time off, health insurance, vision and dental
Pay Range $100,000 - $200,000
***Please note that the final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate*** 
