Director, Leasing

At Beedie, we foster talent, encourage innovation, and reward success.

We’re always looking for like-minded people to join our team and share our passion for doing the best work of our lives. Our approach is simple: we work hard, we have fun, and we make a difference. And, we’ve been recognized as a top employer provincially and nationally. Our people are the heart and soul of our organization. If you are passionate, hardworking, ambitious, and want to be part of a dynamic and growing company that will take your career forward, join us.

Position Overview

Accountable for leasing a portfolio of properties to prospective tenants and retaining existing tenants through the provision of excellent service and relationship building initiatives. Manage budgets, income levels and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare market review analysis and lease proposals and submit recommendations to the Vice President, Leasing and President for review and approval
• Prepare proposals, offers to lease, lease agreements, and other documents relating to existing and prospective tenants.
• Liaise with prospective tenants, show spaces that are available or coming available for lease, provide information on unit sizes, pricing and ensure spaces are competitively priced and shown to their best advantage. Coordinate with the property manager for any outstanding maintenance and repair items that should be completed to enhance marketability of the space
• Prepare marketing information pieces for distribution to Real Estate Brokers as required
• Evaluate need to use Brokers in specific situations, negotiate listing agreements and manage their performance
• Generate new prospects for available space by maintaining constant contact with tenants in the market for space, and real estate brokers through meetings, luncheons, presentations, mailings and organized events
• Establish and enhance relationship with existing tenants through meetings, organized events regular communications etc.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual activity reports, lease summary reports, market reports and expiring lease analysis as required
• Monitor vacancy rates in the Company’s portfolio and how that relates to the market in general
• Maintain data base of CAM budgets for comparable properties, working with Property Management to ensure our portfolio remains competitive
• Maintain data base of lease transaction details for Beedie properties and comparable properties
• Approve purchase orders and invoices within signing authority
• Understand development pro forma, annual operating budget and lender requirements as they relate to leasing activities (anticipated lease rates, lease-up periods, TI allowances, other inducements
• Facilitate preparation and execution of all legal lease documents
• Propose updates to legal documents as required
• Negotiate all Lease options, amendments, buyouts, terminations etc.
• Work cooperatively with internal team to prepare lease briefs for internal approval
• Coordinate tenant improvement requirements of prospective tenants with the Property Manager and Tenant Improvement team, and monitor throughout construction process
• Work with Marketing to develop appropriate marketing materials for leasing
• Provide leadership, coaching and support to staff
  
  

Desired Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in leasing, sales, development, or related field
• Exceptional contacts within the commercial industry and brokerage community
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skill
• Ability to understand market-driven specifics in terms of demographics
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good problem solving and analytical skills
  
  

$150,001 - $175,000 a year

We value your interest in Beedie. While we can only respond to shortlisted applicants, we will keep your information on file and consider you for future opportunities as they come available.