Leasing Agent

at Regency Centers in Oak Brook, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Leasing Agent

1211 W 22nd St, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA
 Req #371
Friday, April 26, 2024

About this Opportunity:

At Regency Centers, we believe our greatest asset is our people, and we believe a talented team from differing backgrounds and experiences makes us better. We are seeking a Leasing Agent to join our regional office located in Chicago (Oak Brook), Illinois. The Leasing Agent will be responsible for the management of the leasing organization of company-owned properties on a project or multi-project level in the assigned territory and for developing and implementing an aggressive property-level leasing program to maximize occupancy and revenues through rental agreements, in accordance with asset goals and objectives. The portfolio is currently 17 Retail Centers and approximately 2.8M square feet of GLA in Illinois, Minnesota, and Indiana.
What You'll Be Doing:

Lease new or existing vacant space.
Identify prospects and lease space in new developments.
Renew existing tenants' leases to achieve maximum revenues while improving or maintaining tenant retention and satisfaction.
Lease, sell or develop outparcels.
Prepare production reports and annual income budgets.
Provide research and analytical support.

Are You Qualified?

Bachelor's degree in business management, finance, real estate, or related field
At least three (3) years of commercial retail leasing experience
Knowledge of the retail leasing industry and landlord representation, leases, and sales contracts
Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Office
Real estate license preferred
Ability to travel throughout the market
Ability to interpret financial underwriting with respect to a transaction
Ability to review credit reports and financial data of a proposed tenant
Quantitative and analytical skills
Established business contacts and/or knowledge of the Midwest commercial real estate market (e.g., Illinois and Minnesota) preferred
Personal Traits We Value:
Appreciation of Regency Centers' business, goals, strategies, and needs
Sales and negotiating skills
High energy level
Creative merchandising, identifying best in class retailers / tenants that enhance overall center
Customer focus skills and ability to use humor as appropriate
Strong oral and written communication skills
Priority setting, decisiveness, organization, and time-management skills
Trust and integrity
A Little Bit About Us:

We own and operate premier shopping centers in suburban neighborhoods in the top cities and markets across the country. We live by a strong set of values, which have guided us for more than 60 years. Our centers thrive with highly productive grocers, restaurants, service providers, and terrific retailers that connect to their communities and customers. We are also active developers of new shopping centers that feature great merchandising, placemaking, and customer engagement as part of our Fresh Look program. We are a vertically integrated real estate company and a qualified real estate investment trust (REIT) that is self-administered, self-managed, and an S&P 500 Index member. Learn more about us at RegencyCenters.com.
Benefits:

Our compensation and benefits package is very competitive and includes:
401(k) + Profit Sharing plan with generous company match
3 medical insurance plan options including 1 HSA with prescription drug coverage, telemedicine, Pharmacy Advisor, Medical Expert Option and Hinge Health (MSK)
Dental insurance including coverage for adult & children orthodontics
Vision insurance
Family planning benefit with Frame Fertility
Award winning incentive-based wellbeing program
Health Care and Dependent Care FSA
Paid leave programs (parental, compassion, bereavement, jury duty, and military)
Company-paid life/AD&D and disability
Voluntary benefits (supplemental life/AD&D, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and identity theft)
Anniversary stock grant awards
Educational assistance
Health Advocacy + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Management Assistance Program (MAP)
Matching charitable gifts
Flexible paid time off
Volunteer time off
Paid holidays

*Regency Centers is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race,... For full info follow application link.

*Regency Centers is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or protected veteran status. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Regency Centers is a smoke-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is required. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search.