Now Hiring - Junior Leasing Representative in Barrington, IL

GK Real Estate is seeking a Junior Leasing Representative that will be responsible for leasing regional centers, open air centers, street retail and neighborhood centers on an assigned property basis. This position is a great entry-level learning opportunity for people looking to jump start a career in commercial real estate.

The ideal person will have a strong drive to learn and shadow other Leasing Representatives in order to be immersed in our business. We are looking for business-minded, entrepreneurial individuals who are hungry to close deals.

Key Responsibilities:

· Primary leasing responsibility for assigned properties including but not limited to existing space, outparcels and new development.

· Aggressively and proactively looks for new tenants to fill vacant spaces by cold calling, warm calling, eblasts, mailings, and in person canvassing.

· Negotiates lease terms that meet or exceed budgets and that address items including, but not limited to rent, term, extra charges, co-tenancy, and construction allowances. Keeps immediate supervisor apprised as to all activities.

· Communicates and coordinates with Legal Department to have documents prepared incorporating the terms agreed upon and appropriate to the specific property.

· Identify new concepts and pursue service and non-retail users.

· Marketing- Develop, update and distribute leasing marketing material.

· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the retail industry included but not limited to trends, new tenants coming to the market and market rents.

· Have excellent presentation skills and be able to present deals to management with necessary financial sophistication.

· Strong networking skills in multiple real estate sectors.

· Attends leasing conventions and other industry events.

· Travel to assigned properties is a must. 0-25% of your time will be spent traveling.

Required Qualifications:

· 0-2 years retail or commercial (non-residential) leasing experience with increasing responsibility.

· Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

· Excellent negotiation and closing skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to multi-task and handle many moving pieces at once.

· Self-starter with a desire to close deals.

· Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Work Location: One location