Leasing Representative

GK Development is seeking a Leasing Representative that will work with Senior Management to establish and execute a plan to lease space for a major retail redevelopment in the Fort Worth area. This position involves heavy prospecting via cold-calling, canvassing, and networking within the local community to become familiar with growing businesses in the market.

The ideal candidate will have strong sales, leasing and retail industry knowledge with a proven track record of closing deals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospecting: Aggressively and proactively look for new tenants to fill vacant spaces by cold calling, warm calling, sending eblasts, mailings, and in-person canvassing
• Negotiate new deals and renewals and prepare documents for execution.
• Follow up by systematically tracking leads and executing deals in a timely manner.
• Manage deal flow from start to finish; Work with operations to ensure spaces and RMU’s are in leasable condition, maintain open communication with tenants, ensure all necessary documents are received from tenants, coordinate move-in/move-outs with onsite staff.
• Maximize revenue by identifying new and creative opportunities for leasing space.
• Work with management to adhere to budget and strive to achieve sales goals.
• Cultivate new and maintain existing relationships with desirable prospective tenants – focusing on regional and local retailers and businesses.
• Qualify potential tenants by reviewing their financial statements, credit report, and checking references
• Develop and maintain the proper merchandising strategy for the center.
• Review industry publications and local market publications for information on the retail/shopping center industry as well as maintain local market intelligence.
• Bring a perseverant and positive attitude to work every day.