Commercial Leasing Manager

Company Description

Waterstone Properties Group, Inc. is a privately owned real estate development company with a diverse portfolio of over 7 million square feet across 50+ U.S. properties. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, the company specializes in developing retail shopping centers, mixed-use properties, corporate headquarters, and medical facilities. Known for innovative developments and strong community connections, Waterstone has a proven track record of delivering excellence.

Leasing Manager – Retail & Grocery-Anchored Portfolio

📍 Needham, MA | In-Office

Reports to: SVP of Leasing

We’re looking for a hands-on Leasing Manager to execute leasing strategy across a growing portfolio of grocery-anchored and community retail centers. This role has real ownership—over deals, broker relationships, and tenant mix—and a direct impact on portfolio performance.

If you enjoy autonomy, negotiating complex retail leases, and shaping vibrant shopping centers (not just filling space), this is a role where you’ll see your work come to life.

What you’ll do

• Lead leasing execution across a mixed-use and grocery-anchored retail portfolio
• Manage and direct third-party leasing brokers to hit aggressive leasing targets
• Drive a strategic merchandising plan that complements anchors and boosts foot traffic
• Negotiate retail lease transactions (new deals, renewals, expansions, amendments, assignments)
• Draft and finalize LOIs in partnership with legal and internal teams
• Proactively source and convert tenant prospects through brokers, outreach, and meetings
• Partner with Development, Construction, Marketing, Property Management, and Accounting to support openings and ongoing tenant needs
• Provide guidance and direction to other Leasing professionals.

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of commercial real estate leasing experience ( Retail required)
• Strong retail lease negotiation and deal execution skills
• Experience managing brokers and multiple active deals
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working independently
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Yardi, VTS, CoStar/LoopNet, or similar platforms
• Local candidates

Why this role

• High-visibility role with direct access to leadership
• Ownership over leasing strategy and execution
• Portfolio focused on long-term value, not just vacancy fill

Interested?

If this sounds like the kind of role where you’d do your best work—even if you don’t check every box—we’d love to connect.