LOCATION:  Metro New York Preferred / Other Locations Possible

POSITION SUMMARY:  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 company’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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

About Poline Search Partners

Poline Search Partners is an international executive search firm specializing in the shopping center industry. We serve property owners, developers, retailers and service providers who are seeking remarkable talent and work to align them with candidates who are eager for new growth opportunities. Since 1979, our team has been connecting companies and candidates with a commitment to integrity and client satisfaction—making us the industry’s most trusted leader in recruitment.

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