Leasing Agent
Oak Brook, IL 
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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, 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 and drug-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.

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  • Pay Type Salary
  • 1211 W 22nd St, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA
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*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.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
3 years
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