Leasing Renewals Manager
About the job
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong sales, negotiation, and deal-closing abilities.
- Proven ability to build, develop, and maintain productive business relationships.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and a high volume of deals simultaneously.
- Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative approach with a positive, professional, and inclusive manner.
- Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, accountability, and commitment to achieving results.
- Maintains high standards of professionalism, integrity, and work ethic.
- Bachelor's degree.
- 1–5 years of leasing experience with a shopping center owner, retailer, commercial real estate firm, or brokerage.
- Working knowledge of the commercial leasing process, including Letters of Intent, lease negotiations, and lease terminology.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
- Negotiate lease renewals that drive rent growth, maximize asset value, and support long-term tenant retention across the shopping center portfolio.
- Analyze expiring leases, tenant performance, and lease provisions to develop and execute renewal strategies aligned with portfolio objectives.
- Maintain and manage a comprehensive database of lease expiration dates, option notice requirements, and critical lease milestones.
- Partner with the Accounting team to review and reconcile tenant expense recoveries, identify opportunities to eliminate slippage, and optimize lease economics during renewal negotiations.
- Collaborate with the Leasing team to align renewal strategies, tenant positioning, and portfolio-wide leasing objectives.
- Prioritize renewal opportunities based on expiration timelines, market conditions, and strategic business goals.
- Develop and maintain relationships with national and regional retailers through renewal-related and broader portfolio discussions.
- Support strategic leasing initiatives, including acquisition due diligence, tenant interviews, vacancy and void analyses, leasing strategy development, and tenant portfolio reviews.
- Monitor market trends, retailer activity, and competitive developments to identify opportunities and inform leasing decisions.
About the company
DLC Management is a real estate services firm that improves retail places through a team-based, full-service approach. It covers acquisitions, new developments, redevelopments, leasing, third‑party services, and property management, operating as one coordinated team across regions in New York, Georgia, Illinois, Texas, and Washington DC. Their product is a suite of retail real estate capabilities that work together to plan, execute, lease, manage, and optimize shopping center and retail properties for stakeholders. What sets DLC apart is its integrated, “SUCCESS” mindset—collaborative, cross-disciplinary execution across the full lifecycle of a project—and its regional footprint, which allows closer oversight and local market knowledge. The company’s goal is to make retail places better by delivering value, efficiency, and effective property outcomes for investors, tenants, and communities.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Town of Greenburgh, New York
Founded
1991
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 2026 Perimeter Woods closed for $36.6 million, expanding DLC’s Charlotte footprint.
- August 2026 Royal Plaza added 159,456 square feet at 92% occupancy.
- DLC appointed Basil Donnelly chief financial and legal officer on June 29, 2026.
What critics are saying
- Perimeter Woods sits across from Northlake Mall, which entered receivership in 2021.
- Royal Plaza occupancy fell from 97% to 92% before DLC’s August 2026 purchase.
- DLC’s rapid 2025-2026 acquisition spree demands flawless integration across 90-plus properties.
What makes DLC Management unique
- DLC pairs owner-operator leasing with Renovo Construction and NWS Architects across renovations.
- DRA Advisors and Cohen & Steers repeatedly fund DLC’s portfolio expansion, including 2025-2026 deals.
- DLC targets grocery-anchored, necessity-based centers in growth corridors, like Perimeter Woods and Royal Plaza.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Hybrid Work Options
- Training Programs
- Mentorship Program