Commercial Leasing Manager (Specialty and Portfolio)

About the Role

Comstock is seeking a dynamic and strategic Portfolio and Specialty Leasing Manager to oversee leasing operations for a diverse portfolio of mixed-use developments. You will be responsible for driving leasing performance, managing tenant relationships, and executing leasing strategies to maximize occupancy and revenue. This role requires a proactive and results-driven individual with strong negotiation, relationship management, and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Leasing

• Support the Vice President of Leasing in executing the leasing strategy for Comstock's office, retail, mixed-use, and shopping center portfolio.
• Assist in all phases of the leasing process, including prospecting, property tours, proposals, letters of intent, lease negotiations, transaction management, and lease execution.
• Identify prospective tenants and proactively source new business through networking, canvassing, cold outreach, industry events, and market research.
• Conduct broker outreach and maintain an active pipeline of prospective office, retail, restaurant, entertainment, and mixed-use tenants.

Specialty Leasing

• Lead and manage the Company's Specialty Leasing Program across the portfolio.
• Develop merchandising strategies for kiosks, carts, temporary inline tenants, seasonal retailers, sponsorships, pop-ups, events, and common area activations.
• Negotiate, administer and process all specialty leases, licenses, renewals, amendments, sponsorship agreements, and temporary occupancy agreements.
• Maintain specialty leasing inventory, merchandising plans and common area mapping.

Leasing Operations & Transaction Management

• Manage all leasing administration from proposal through execution.
• Prepare Letters of Intent, deal summaries, commission agreements, lease approval packages, lease abstracts, and executive presentations.
• Maintain accurate reporting, forecasting, and transaction status within Yardi, VTS, and other leasing platforms.
• Maintain leasing databases, tenant trackers, availability reports, stacking plans, and portfolio reporting.
• Lead the development and maintenance of all leasing marketing collateral for the portfolio including leasing brochures, stacking plans, marketing graphics, etc.
• Coordinate all broker and prospective tenant tours.
• Follow up with brokers and prospects to advance leasing opportunities and maintain active communication throughout the transaction process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial real estate leasing, property management, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of lease agreements, financial modeling, and industry regulations.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with tenants, brokers, and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and lease management software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Commitment to integrity, professionalism, and a collaborative team environment.

Compensation

Virginia Compensation Range: $80,000 USD – $100,000 USD

Benefits

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Potential
• Generous Benefit Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, Life Insurance
• Career Development Opportunities for Advancement within our expanding portfolio
• Annual Professional Development Funds to fuel your growth
• Housing Discount
• Commuter Benefits
• Free Parking and EV charging
• Parental Leave Program
• Enjoy a Friendly Work Environment that values collaboration