Shift: First Shift
Be a part of something great and find yourself At Home, At Sherman! As a member of Sherman, we invite you to join our mission of Building Communities, Enriching Neighborhoods, and Empowering People. You can make an immediate impact supporting our real estate development and management operations in hotels, residential, and retail.
The Manager of Commercial Leasing & Business Development works closely with the Senior Director of Business Development & Public Affairs to execute on the company’s business growth strategies across all asset classes with a special focus on commercial leasing in the Twin Cities. Responsible for working with 3rd party commercial brokers to propose, recruit and retain commercial partners with a major emphasis on commercial leasing, maximizing net operating income, and reducing vacancies across our diverse portfolio that includes office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use projects. Provides guidance and direction to the internal team and external brokers to maximize revenue, minimize leasing expenses, and keep vacancies to a minimum through ongoing engagement with our commercial leasing partners to ensure strong repeat leasing business. Effectively communicates and leads the commercial pursuits to ensure outstanding internal and external customer satisfaction.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in related fields that include commercial real estate, marketing, leasing, and management/direction of property management team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, or related field preferred and/or relevant experience and results.
• Real Estate Broker license is preferred, and/or willingness to obtain a license as part of this role.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong presentation skills.
• Strong selling, negotiation and consensus building skills.
• Creativity, ability to work independently and in teams with a sense of urgency; knows how to develop, manage and execute a pipeline of transactions including transactions processed by others.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, communicate and execute a business strategy.
• Strong project management skills. Able to balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with basic finance principles, strong analytical and organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated success in leadership and management roles.
• Software proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Exemplary time management skills.
• A passion for the mission, vision, and values of Sherman Associates.
• Office hours may vary due to the specific needs of the company.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit or stand at a desk for up to 8-hours per day. Occasional walking required the rest of the working day. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.
• Must have the ability to move around freely throughout the office and properties
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs, occasionally.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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ACCOUNTABILITY

• Works closely with other key leaders in developing and executing the company’s strategic plan and annual budget.
• Produces required volume of work by planning, organizing, and prioritizing work duties.
• Works designated schedule and adheres to Sherman Associates attendance policy.
• Follows grooming and appearance standards, general work rules, and all policies/procedures.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment and follows all safety and emergency procedures.
• Attends all required meetings and training sessions, including travel as needed.