Regional Leasing Director
Ventas, Inc. · Indianapolis, IN · 4 days ago
HybridFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of new leasing and renewals for the assigned portfolio—from prospecting through lease execution
- Develop, manage, and convert a robust leasing pipeline; ensure accuracy and completeness of activity tracking in Deal Manager
- Prepare, negotiate, and finalize LOIs, lease proposals, and lease documents in coordination with internal stakeholders
- Qualify prospective tenants through credit review policy and procedure
- Develop and execute leasing strategies that align with asset-level business plans and portfolio performance targets
- Maintain deep understanding of Indianapolis market dynamics, competitive positioning, rental rates, and tenant demand
- Identify opportunities to accelerate lease-up, improve retention, and enhance value across the portfolio
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with the Indianapolis brokerage community to drive deal flow and market intelligence
- Serve as the primary leasing contact for hospital partners and physician tenants, ensuring professional engagement
- Represent the company in meetings and industry events with clients, tenants, and external stakeholders, reinforcing Lillibridge’s value proposition
- Partner with Asset Management on deal structuring, underwriting assumptions, and approval processes
- Work closely with Property Management and Construction teams to align leasing with space delivery, tenant improvements, and timing
- Coverse coordination with internal teams (legal, finance, marketing) to ensure efficient and compliant execution of transactions
- Provide accurate forecasts and ensure pipeline updates are presented promptly
- Maintain current market survey data and provide actionable insights to inform pricing and strategy
- Monitor key leasing metrics (pipeline velocity, conversion, occupancy impact) and proactively address gaps
- Support development and execution of property-level marketing initiatives, including collateral, tours, and outreach efforts
- Participate in property tours, industry events, and client engagements to support leasing objectives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, finance, or related field
- 8+ years of commercial real estate office leasing experience, with a strong preference for medical office or healthcare real estate experience
- Must be located in the Indianapolis, IN surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment
- Knowledge and experience in the real estate healthcare sector in the Indianapolis market
- Demonstrated ability to navigate complex leasing processes and deliver consistent results in specialized sectors
- Strong leasing acumen, including financial, legal, and operational aspects of transactions including managing leasing pipelines and deal tracking systems
- Advanced negotiation and communication skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
- Prioritization and management of multiple transactions and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- High level of professionalism in client, tenant, and broker interactions and excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel up to 25%, including multi-day trips across multiple cities