Why DLC?
DLC is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and is driven by a strong culture and entrepreneurial foundation. DLC is one of the nation's leading owners and operators of open-air retail shopping centers and has expertise in all facets of commercial real estate. At DLC, our teammates make all the difference and we offer industry-leading training and career development to assure your success.

What We Offer:

Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- 401K company match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Work-Life Balance:
- Hybrid work model
- 20+ paid days off annually
- 13+ paid holidays in addition to PTO
- Paid parental leave
Career Development:
- Industry-leading training and development
- Open door policy
- Industry trade shows and event access
- Mentorship program

About the Role:
The Director of Leasing is responsible for establishing and executing a strategic leasing plan for a portfolio of properties.

Responsibilities:

Continuously identify prospective new tenants for our shopping centers and present leasing opportunities through cold calling and canvassing
Establish and maintain relationships with local and national retailers as well as real estate brokers; including involvement in relevant ICSC events
Draft and negotiate proposals for new leases and lease renewals
Play an active role in the preparation of annual leasing budgets for assigned properties
Active involvement in developing and implementing Leasing/Marketing strategies for each assigned property to ensure budget projections are met or exceeded
Be an expert in the markets of assigned properties: prospective tenants growing in market, competing shopping centers, market rents and trends
Drive speed to execution: push deals from LOI to grand opening as soon as possible

Soft Skills/Behaviors:

Effective communicator and presenter
Strong sales, negotiation, closing skills
Adept at developing and maintaining relationships
Ability to multi-task and prioritize high volume of deals
Self-starter operating mindset with a “make it happen” drive
Ability to problem solve in difficult situations
Efficiently organize, plan, schedule, and execute tasks
Collaborative, respectful, inclusive, positive attitude
Strong sense of urgency and desire to consistently outperform
High degree of professionalism, integrity, and strong work ethic

Technical Skills:

7-10 years of Leasing experience
Extensive knowledge of retail leasing process, LOI and Lease terminology
An excellent track record of successfully negotiating leases with national retailers
A deep understanding of the entire retail leasing process
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to travel frequently, as required

The expected base salary range for this position is between $100,000 and $140,000 (plus variable compensation including commission and bonus). The actual compensation will be based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, market and business considerations and other factors permitted by law.

About DLC:
Founded in 1991, DLC has been one of the nation’s preeminent owners, operators, and managers of shopping centers. Our portfolio includes millions of square feet of attractive retail space and continues to expand as we complete additional acquisitions.

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