COMMERCIAL LEASING MANAGER

About the role

Robert Half is partnering with a premier commercial real estate owner/operator on Long Island to identify a Commercial Leasing Manager located in Woodbury, NY. The role is highly visible, responsible for driving leasing activity across a portfolio of retail and commercial properties while overseeing the full lease lifecycle from prospect engagement through lease execution and tenant onboarding. We are seeking a candidate with hands‑on experience in commercial or retail leasing, covering both business development/sales activities and lease administration responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage leasing activity for a portfolio of retail and commercial assets, including broker relationships, prospect outreach, property tours, negotiations, and deal progression.
• Coordinate transactions from LOI through lease execution, ensuring accuracy of lease terms, documentation, approvals, and tenant onboarding.
• Maintain lease records, critical dates, renewals, rent commencement schedules, and occupancy data using property management systems such as Yardi or similar platforms.
• Prepare leasing, occupancy, pipeline, and financial reports while supporting deal analysis, forecasting, and portfolio performance reviews.
• Partner with ownership, legal, accounting, construction, property management, tenants, and brokers to facilitate successful lease transactions and operational execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial and/or retail real estate leasing.
• Proven background spanning both leasing/sales activities and lease administration.
• Strong understanding of LOIs, lease negotiations, renewals, tenant relations, and lease documentation.
• Experience with real estate software preferred.

Skills

• Excellent organizational, communication, and relationship‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities in a fast‑paced real estate environment.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.