Job Description
WP Osborne Executive Search is partnered with Starlight Investments in a search for a Leasing Manager, Commercial.
Leasing Manager, Commercial
Reporting directly to the Director, Commercial Leasing, the Leasing Manager will be an influential part of the team responsible for the high performance of leasing services for office portfolio in markets across Canada.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Establish, develop and maintain strong business relationships in specific market areas with tenants, prospective tenants, local commercial brokerages and property managers in order to achieve/exceed leasing milestones and overall asset management objectives for all properties;
- Source and qualify prospective tenants, and engage existing tenants. Compile required information to support lease recommendations to Senior Management;
- Prepare and negotiate lease proposals aligned with asset management goals. Always ensure that all appropriate approvals are received prior to securing binding agreements;
- Strategically negotiate financial and legal terms of lease proposals, agreements, amendments, and renewals, in support of the asset management objectives for each location, to attract/retain tenants and maximize the property value;
- Effectively prepare all leasing documentation for properties;
- Prepare and review leasing documentation ensuring quality, accuracy, coherence and strength of language;
- Be the market expert to support leasing recommendation, provide supporting research data (i.e. competitive rates, tenant activity, etc.), ensure teams stay informed and explore opportunities aligned with the market;
- Collaborate with the Asset Manager for each property/portfolio to create and implement strategic marketing initiatives designed to target specific units and tenant mix;
- Develop leasing reports for internal circulation as required – leasing activity (e.g. on-going, conditional, closed), budgets, forecasts, market, income levels, etc.;
- Implement and evaluate brand and marketing programs (e.g. meetings, functions, and organized events) to generate new tenant leads and enhance business relationships with existing tenants and their representatives.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates must possess a university degree or college diploma and over two years' experience with commercial leasing; strong business acumen coupled with superior interpersonal, communication and time management skills; as well as proven experience building relationships with tenants and brokers; demonstrate and the capacity to establish strong working relationships internally, in a team-oriented environment.
Application
Qualified candidates can submit their resume via LinkedIn.
Company
Starlight Investments
Starlight Investments is a leading global real estate investment and asset management firm. Established in 2011 and privately owned, Starlight has grown to a dynamic team of 360+ professionals who manage over $25 billion of direct real estate and real estate investment securities. Offering a range of investment vehicles across various real estate strategies, we are a developer and asset manager of over 77,000 multi-residential suites and over 9 million square feet of commercial property space. Holding Canada’s largest portfolio of multi-family assets, we have a strong focus and commitment to creating a positive impact for our communities. To learn more about Starlight, please visit www.starlightinvest.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.
Starlight’s People Value Proposition
- Diverse multi-generational workforce
- Competitive and equitable compensation
- Employer matching Group Retirement Savings Plan
- Comprehensive benefits packages including Health and lifestyle spending accounts
- Maternity leave top-up
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Investment opportunities in Starlight funds
- Seasonal office hours
- Annual company-wide volunteer day (Impact Day)
- Award-winning Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Strategy
- Personal and Cultural days
- Designated CPA Training Facility
Starlight’s total compensation framework is comprised of annual base salary, discretionary bonus and company benefits such as medical and wellness, Group RSP and other incentives.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Starlight is dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse communities that the company operates in. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Black, Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation.
Environmental Social Governance (ESG)
As one of the largest rental housing providers in Canada, Starlight’s focus on ESG is aligned with the company’s broader purpose to invest with impact and drive social and economic growth through real estate. This focus shapes business operations and influences interactions with employees, investors, partners and communities.
WP Osborne Executive Search
WP Osborne is a privately owned search firm delivering full-service recruitment expertise for over 20 years to a broad range of clients in the real estate industry. Our expertise extends across every major asset class including multi-residential, office, industrial, retail, mixed-use, condo, hotels, and senior living across the functions of asset management, investments, development, construction, leasing, property management, portfolio management, finance, marketing, IT, HR and strategy.
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