DLC Management

Manages, develops, and leases retail properties

Vice President of Leasing

Real Estate SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

The role requires 5–10 years of leasing experience.
The candidate must have extensive knowledge of the retail leasing process and letter of intent and lease terminology.
The candidate must have an excellent track record of successfully negotiating leases with national retailers.
The candidate must have a deep understanding of the entire retail leasing process.
The candidate must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite.
The candidate must be able to travel frequently as required.
The candidate should be able to motivate the team to deliver results.
The candidate should be able to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels and across disciplines, internally and externally.
The candidate should have strong oral and written communication skills.
The candidate should have a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial mindset and seek to solve challenges.
The candidate should demonstrate a collaborative, respectful, inclusive, and positive attitude.
The candidate should have a strong sense of urgency and desire to consistently outperform.
The candidate should demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute leasing strategies for assigned properties in DLC’s portfolio.
Identify market trends and use data to inform leasing decisions.
Build and maintain relationships with tenants, including local tenants and national retailers, brokers, and internal teammates across disciplines.
Negotiate letters of intent and lease terms for deals within assigned properties.
Partner with the Legal department to ensure leases are drafted properly and executed promptly.
Submit lease proposal approvals in the customer relationship management system for each fully negotiated letter of intent at properties.
Review and approve lease proposal approvals for renewal and new deals submitted by the Renewal Manager and internal Leasing Representatives.
Manage and provide direction to internal Leasing Representatives and outside brokers on active and potential deals.
Conduct quarterly property visits and market tours with brokers and internal Leasing Representatives to evaluate market changes and discuss lease-up strategies for every vacancy.
Develop and manage property-level annual leasing budgets aligned with the overall property strategy and business plan.
Review and analyze data and leasing market trends to optimize pricing strategies and lease structures.
Attend weekly property acquisition calls to provide updates on leasing activity.
Conduct on-site and phone interviews with national retailers during acquisition due diligence.
Participate in monthly calls with joint venture partners to review the leasing pipeline.
Conduct monthly renewal calls with the Renewal Manager, Head of Leasing, and other Vice Presidents of Leasing to coordinate upcoming action plans.
Coordinate with Property Management to resolve active issues and ensure assets are functioning in a first-class manner.
Coordinate with Property Management on GWO deals and communicate deal completion timing so they can begin their work.
Collaborate and coordinate with internal departments during acquisitions and when tenants are vacating a space.

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 VP of Leasing is responsible for overseeing and executing a strategic leasing plan for a portfolio of properties. We are open to hiring the VP in Atlanta, Columbus, Chicago, Bethesda, Dallas, or Elmsford.

Responsibilities:

Develop and execute leasing strategy for assigned properties in DLC’s portfolio
Identify market trends and use data to inform leasing decisions
Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, including local tenants and national retailers, brokers, and internal teammates within all disciplines
Negotiate LOI’s and lease terms for deals within assigned properties
Partner with Legal department to ensure leases are drafted properly and executed timely
Submit LPA’s in CRM for each fully negotiated LOI at properties
Review/approve LPA’s for renewal/new deals submitted by Renewal Manager/internal Leasing Reps
Manage and provide direction to internal Leasing Representatives and outside brokers on active and potential deals
Conduct quarterly property visits/market tours with brokers/internal Leasing Reps to evaluate changes in the market and talk through strategy on lease-up of every vacancy
Develop and manage property-level annual leasing budgets that align with overall property strategy/business plan
Review and analyze data and leasing market trends to optimize pricing strategies and lease structure
Attend weekly property acquisition calls to provide updates on Leasing activity
Conduct on-site and phone interviews with national retailers for tenant interviews during the due diligence process for acquisitions
Participate in monthly calls with JV Partners to walk through leasing pipeline
Conduct monthly renewals call with Renewal Manager, Head of Leasing and other VP’s of Leasing to coordinate upcoming action plan
Coordinate with Property Management on resolving active issues to ensure assets are functioning in a first-class manner
Coordinate with Property Management on GWO deals and inform them on timing of deal completion to begin their work
Collaborate and coordinate with internal departments during acquisition process and when tenants are vacating a space

Soft Skills/Behaviors:

Ability to motivate the team to deliver results
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels and within all disciplines internally and externally
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
A forward-thinking, entrepreneurial mindset that seeks to solve challenges
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:

5-10 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 $175,000 and $200,000 (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:
DLC has grown to be one of the nation’s largest and most sought-after privately held owners, operators and managers of open-air retail shopping centers. DLC has expertise in acquisitions, capital markets, development, redevelopment, architecture, leasing, and management.

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.

About the Company

DLC Management

Manages, develops, and leases retail properties

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: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Town of Greenburgh, New York
Founded: 1991

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