Leasing Renewal Manager

About the role

The Leasing Renewal Manager is responsible for driving rent growth across our portfolio of properties and managing tenant renewals and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate lease renewals that drive rent growth, maximize asset value, and support long-term tenant retention across DLC’s shopping center portfolio.
• Analyze expiring leases, tenant performance, and lease provisions to develop and execute renewal strategies that align 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, identifying opportunities to eliminate slippage and optimize lease economics during renewal negotiations.
• Collaborate closely with the Leasing team to ensure alignment on 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 strong relationships with national and regional retailers, engaging in both 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.

Qualifications

• 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 high volume of deals simultaneously.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Able and willing to travel as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Year-end discretionary bonus
• 401K company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Hybrid work model
• 20+ days PTO annually
• 13+ paid holidays in addition to PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Industry-leading training and development
• Open door policy
• Industry trade shows and event access
• Mentorship program

Pay

The expected base salary range for this position is between $75,000 and $85,000 (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.

Schedule

Full Time