Manager, Specialty Leasing

at  Halifax Shopping Centre Primaris REIT

MANAGER, SPECIALTY LEASING

Primaris REIT is currently hiring a dedicated and enthusiastic Specialty Leasing Manager to join the team on site at our Halifax Shopping Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. If you have a positive, team-focused attitude, strong negotiation skills, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this exciting opportunity is perfect for you!
As the Manager, Specialty Leasing, you will be responsible for creating miscellaneous revenue for the Centre and ensuring business activity is aligned with the Centre’s brand identity. You will lead various initiatives to develop sponsorships and media relations, advertising, leasing temporary spaces, and arrange vending. Using your passion for quality design and merchandising standards, you will accomplish the following duties:
· Prospect vendors for temporary leasing, branded sponsorships and other miscellaneous income including media and vending
· Develop new and innovative ways to increase revenue for the Centre while maintaining high standards of presentation and service
· Maintain a robust database of clients, vendors and new contacts to be used for generating business relationships
· Represent the Centre in the community in order to build external relationships
· Liaise with Marketing and Operations to maintain branding strategies and develop new revenue opportunities
· Establish open and constant communication with all temporary tenants
· Regulate temporary tenant compliance with Centre rules and regulations regarding merchandising
· Document and administer the leasing of retail merchandising units, kiosks, in-line spaces, storage agreements and other miscellaneous revenue components
· Negotiate lease rates with potential vendors
· Create and effectively manage the Centre’s Specialty Leasing budget, including resolving discrepancies in a timely and efficient manner, monitoring revenue, allocation of funds and coding invoices
· Remain well informed of recent developments in permanent Leasing and how it may impact the Specialty Leasing Program and the Centre
· Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

To excel in this role, we are looking for candidates who are strategic, creative and can successfully utilise their strong interpersonal skills. If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, you likely have the following attributes:
· Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business or related field
· 3-5 years of retail leasing or related experience
· Retail Management experience an asset
· Strong understanding of leasing
· Real Estate/shopping centre knowledge and/or accreditations
· Excellent Microsoft Office skills, specifically PowerPoint & Excel
· Excellent customer service skills
· Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
· Proven self-starter
Join us and play a vital role in providing outstanding experiences to our valued customers and tenants. We are seeking individuals with a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to ensuring customer satisfaction.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career in the exciting world of real estate, we would love to hear from you!
To apply for the position of Manager, Specialty Leasing, please email your resume to careers@primarisreit.com.
We appreciate all applications and will only contact those selected for an interview.
Join our team as a Manager, Specialty Leasing and contribute to creating a positive and welcoming shopping experience.
Primaris is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities in the course of employment, including in recruitment and hiring. If, as a result of a disability, you require accommodation in order to apply for this role and/or participate in the recruitment process, please contact careers@primarisreit.com.
Primaris REIT is Canada’s leading enclosed shopping centre-focused real estate investment trust. We own and operate a portfolio of 13.4 million square feet of dominant enclosed shopping centres valued at approximately $4.1 billion at Primaris’ share. Our vision is to champion and elevate retail for Canadians by creating an exceptional experience for our customers while maintaining a strong presence in the industry.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• retail leasing: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details