Associate - Leasing

Associate - Leasing

AMCAP, INCORPORATED is a vertically integrated private real estate investment firm founded in 1979 with primary offices in Stamford, Connecticut and Denver, Colorado. The firm focuses on grocery-anchored and necessity retail shopping centers in the Top 100 U.S. MSAs. AmCap's growing nationwide portfolio includes 24 properties totaling approximately 5 million square feet, representing nearly $1 billion in assets under management. The firm is actively investing in value-add and core-plus transactions on behalf of its institutional investors.

Position Overview:

The Associate - Leasing is a key member of our Leasing team and is responsible for driving leasing activity for the Chicago/Midwest properties within our necessity-retail anchored portfolio.

This role may be based remotely or on-site at one of our properties within the Chicago MSA and will report to the Director – Leasing.

Essential Functions:

• Develop annual leasing budgets aligned with individual asset performance goals
• Canvass local markets in which we operate and remain up to date on competitive activity
• Support tenant retention efforts and lead the negotiation of lease renewals
• Create a pipeline for new deals and negotiate all terms with local, regional and national tenants
• Initiate construction process with the assistance of Construction and Property Management teams
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with tenants, brokers, and industry contacts
• Travel as necessary to collaborate with local listing agents, support site tours, market engagement, and leasing events
• Assist Asset Management and Accounting teams with financial forecasting, lease reporting, and portfolio performance analysis

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• 2-5 years of experience and a proven track record in Commercial Retail Leasing
• Established tenant and industry relationships and broker network
• Outstanding initiative, a strong work ethic, detailed oriented, proven ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks with competing priorities and deadlines
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Strong financial and system acumen
• Experience working with Yardi Retail Manager, Voyager, and/or similar real estate- specific software products
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technology and work with others in implementation of new assignments
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $110,000-$120,000
• Annual performance bonus
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision insurance; Life and AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability insurance; 401(k); Paid Time Off; Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Reimbursement Program