Leasing Officer

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for managing the day-to-day lease transactions for the East Coast Region. Reports to Senior Vice President, Asset Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direction of the Senior Vice President, Asset Management, successfully executes established real estate leasing plans per regional goals
• Develop and maintain a positive and trusting relationship with brokers in the designated markets
• Become a market expert regarding market conditions such as rents, available product and general economic trends.
• Compile and maintain SWOT analysis for designated portfolio.
• Mandatory memberships in professional industry/trade organizations; Participate in local activities and community events as appropriate.
• Participate in Listing broker selection; Partner with Regional Manager to manage broker team
• Assist with leasing assumptions/underwriting and marketing process for existing buildings as well as new acquisitions
• Successfully negotiate lease terms that are in line with CenterPoint standards
• Work with legal to prepare/draft lease documents, including: lease proposals, leases, amendments, license agreements, and other lease documents
• Participate in presentation to the Executive Committee/Board regarding lease negotiations, as appropriate
• Understands how to prepare, review, analyze, and interpret financial analysis template to make more informed decisions
• Coordination of the lease transition with Property Manager
• Manage open houses/showings as needed
• Coordinate post-lease execution follow up with other team members to ensure proper finalization and completion of the lease file
• Process and approve lease commissions

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate or related experience required
• Industrial leasing experience required
• Flexible with respect to work schedule; candidate must be available to travel frequently and on short notice (30% - 40%)
• 7+ years of related industrial real estate experience
• Must have a strong commitment to excellence
• Strong analytical skills
• Written and oral communication ability
• Must be highly organized
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to build strong and collaborative relationships
• Absolute integrity
• Must possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to manage elevated stress levels periodically; can work under an active and intense environment
• Physically capable of climbing structures and ladders to survey building systems

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

CenterPoint Properties is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer (F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity). Qualified candidates will be contacted regarding next steps in the recruiting process. CenterPoint Properties offers employees a competitive compensation package which includes an annual target bonus, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) and more. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.