Retail Leasing Associate

Overview:

AMLI Residential has a newly created role in our Retail Asset Management group. The Retail Leasing Associate will be responsible for the Retail leasing transaction management and financial aspects of commercial/retail property. This can be based out of our Dallas or Austin office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for retail leasing transaction management (process from broker guidance to lease completion for property management team) and retail reporting internally and externally.
• Work directly with brokers, architects, general contractors, and development team to ensure timely movement of new leases and renewals. Present to management recommendations on new leases, LOIs, renewal options, and expansions. Ensure effective transition to management teams upon occupancy/store openings.
• Help the Retail Property Management Team with timely and accurate welcome letters, possession letters, plan submittal, commencement letters, Forecast reporting, OPS call preparation, and various other tenant communications.
• Provide leadership and direction for all third-party Landlord Representative Brokers & Construction Consultants for each market to ensure successful lease and construction coordination.

Tenant Lease Oversight, Development, and Construction Assistance:
Maintain a responsive, open line of communication with brokers, AMLI Development Teams, tenants during renewal negotiations, and third-party construction consultants, including handling retail Letters of Intent, renewal negotiations, construction organization/coordination, lease preparation, and internal filing.

• Serve as a liaison between the internal construction/Development Team at AMLI and tenants on retail finish-outs.
• Oversee/Ensure all leasing analyses, guarantor financials are appropriately prepared, collected, and saved for Senior AMLI staff review and approval.
• Oversee/Ensure coordination with the AMLI Development team all the Construction Plans and Documents are accurately stored, collected, and presented in AMLI LOIs and Leases. Work with the accounting department to provide accurate NNN statements to brokers and provide feedback on Forecasting and OPS call reviews.
• Oversee retail pop-up lease negotiations and aid in Live-Work Unit LOI negotiations for AMLI portfolio.
• Manage marketing materials (AMLI Retail page website, leasing flyers, 2SD maps, 2SD Website, window wraps, etc..) to ensure first-class retail marketing operations.
• Learn AMLI’s lease contract and provide guidance in lease negotiations under the supervision of senior staff.
• Partner with the development team to preview and provide guidance on plans, market conditions, aid in broker selection, and work letters for new developments.
• Build and maintain a relationship with City and local government, agencies, organizations, and associations. Participate in local commerce-related organizations, i.e., the Board of Downtown Austin Alliance.
• Support company strategies in the continuing growth of Mix Used developments and acquisitions. Provide aid in collecting Due Diligence for both acquisitions & developments.
• Help internal staff collect Due Diligence on asset dispositions.

EDUCATATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred. Must have 2 years plus related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. IREM, BOMA certification strongly preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook. Familiarity with real estate accounting software required.
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  ravel required; minimum 6 trips annually for onsite retail broker meetings, training, leadership conferences and/or budget workshops.

Compensation and Benefits:

AMLI offers the following benefits to meet the needs of AMLI employees and their families:

• Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Company Match
• Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Short-Term Disability and Parental Leave
• Apartment Rent Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Time Off – Vacation, personal, sick and company holidays

AMLI is an equal employment opportunity employer that encourages personal and professional growth. We have one of the best training programs in our industry; supporting the certification process and on-going technical skills development.