Leasing Manager - Toronto, Canada - Bayfield Realty Advisors

Description

Introduction to Bayfield
Bayfield Realty Advisors Inc. was established in 2005 as a private equity investment firm focusing primarily on commercial real estate assets across Canada.

Spearheaded by Founder and CEO Harold Spring, we have become a top tier private equity real estate investment firm by using a capital raising and investment strategythat adheres to one disciplined approach:
opportunistically acquire investment properties while enhancing value through aggressive leasing, repurposing, redevelopment, management and disposition.


About the Position

Reporting to the Senior Leasing Manager, this role would play a key role in all leasing activities in a portfolio which currently consists of 20+ retail properties totaling 2.8M sf.

The portfolio will grow to include other property types, such as residential, office, and industrial. Job functions are primarily in-office, Monday-Friday, and may require occasional travel (for property visits and prospect tours).


Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of the retail leasing vision and developing the leasing strategy.
• Identify, source and secure new regional, national, and international retail tenants, and work with existing tenants to satisfy expansion/renewal requirements.
• Cold calling to source new tenants is paramount to this role
• Negotiate deal terms with tenants and follow up on the execution of final documentation.
• Prepare and submit monthly leasing update reports for Senior Management and business partners
• Foster and maintain positive tenant relations through site visits, tenant meetings, correspondence, and by being accessible and providing timely and effective service and response to enquiries and requests.
• Prepare leasing assumptions as part of the annual budget preparation process.
• Direct Legal to prepare appropriate documents, review and deliver documents to Tenant;
• Confer with Property Manager and Construction Manager on property issues and recommend improvements to properties, as required.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of three (3) years experience in Commercial Retail Leasing as a Landlord Representative or Real Estate Salesperson or Broker.
• Basic understanding of commercial leasing, merchandising, and tenant needs.
• Post secondary education is preferred
• Must possess an active real estate license in the Province of Ontario (RECO)
• A proven track record of completing transactions with a wide variety of tenant types and sizes
• Connections and familiarity with key contacts throughout the commercial brokerage community and at retail tenants
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel/Word/Power Point)
• Must possess valid driver's license

Bonus Skills and Experience

• Experience using Yardi (Voyager and/or Breeze)
• Understanding of and previous experience working in multiple markets across Canada

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills along with high degree of professionalism and drive for success
• Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to influence decision makers
• Ability to quickly learn about various real estate nodes across Canada
• Ability to work independently under pressure, in a fastpaced environment, managing multiple projects under strict deadlines.
• Excellent at planning and organizing
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills

Bayfield Realty Advisors is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We will accommodate your needs as required under applicable legislation. Information related to accommodation requirements will be addressed confidentially.


Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• TORONTO, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Property leasing: 3 years (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (preferred)

Work Location:
One location