About the Role:The Leasing Renewal Manager is responsible for driving rent growth across our portfolio of properties and managing tenant renewals and relationships.
Key Responsibilities:- Negotiate lease renewals that drive rent growth, maximize asset value, and support long-term tenant retention across DLC's shopping center portfolio.
- Analyze expiring leases, tenant performance, and lease provisions to develop and execute renewal strategies that align with portfolio objectives.
- Maintain and manage a comprehensive database of lease expiration dates, option notice requirements, and critical lease milestones.
- Partner with the Accounting team to review and reconcile tenant expense recoveries, identifying opportunities to eliminate slippage and optimize lease economics during renewal negotiations.
- Collaborate closely with the Leasing team to ensure alignment on renewal strategies, tenant positioning, and portfolio-wide leasing objectives.
- Prioritize renewal opportunities based on expiration timelines, market conditions, and strategic business goals.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with national and regional retailers, engaging in both renewal-related and broader portfolio discussions.
- Support strategic leasing initiatives, including acquisition due diligence, tenant interviews, vacancy and void analyses, leasing strategy development, and tenant portfolio reviews.
- Monitor market trends, retailer activity, and competitive developments to identify opportunities and inform leasing decisions.
Soft Skills/Behaviors:- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong sales, negotiation, and deal-closing abilities.
- Proven ability to build, develop, and maintain productive business relationships.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and high volume of deals simultaneously.
- Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative team player with a positive, professional, and inclusive approach.
- Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, accountability, and commitment to achieving results.
- Maintains the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and work ethic.
Technical Skills:- 1-3 years of leasing experience with a shopping center owner, retailer, commercial real estate firm, or brokerage.
- Working knowledge of the commercial leasing process, including Letters of Intent (LOIs), lease negotiations, and lease terminology.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
