Specialty Licensing Manager

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Job Summary

The Specialty Leasing Manager will oversee and direct the specialty leasing program to achieve the property's specialty leasing income, ancillary income and occupancy goals. Primary responsibilities include the ongoing licensing of the common area RMUs, temporary kiosks, temporary inline stores, and ancillary income. Other accountabilities include budgeting, financial reporting and forecasting. Must demonstrate the ability to juggle responsibilities, prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

Job Responsibilities

Specialty Leasing

• Identify new and unique prospects for the specialty leasing program and/or permanent leasing.
• Ensure that specialty leasing retailers and amenities enhance the appearance and values of the shopping center and meet JLL's visual merchandising requirements and standards of professionalism.
• Maintain ongoing communication with permanent leasing agent to ascertain space availability, merchandise mix goals, and incubation candidates.
• Generate alternative revenue through ancillary income opportunities including but not limited to advertising and sponsorships.
• Oversee all specialty leasing retailers to ensure adherence to the property's Operational Guidelines and Design Criteria.
• Prepare all license agreement documents in JLL's DealTrak or JLL's Yardi Retail Manager system upon program transition. Coordinate the execution of agreements with the General Manager and the Licensee.
• Coordinate all national deals with the Regional Specialty Leasing Manager.
• Establish an ongoing partnership with Licensees to maximize individual store sales through a retailer communication/sales program.
• Develop and implement specialty leasing retailer action plans aimed at maximizing sales and increasing the center's value.
• Communicate and Collaborate with Specialty Leasing National Account Team to optimize revenue opportunity

Marketing

• Work closely with the marketing department to ensure ongoing exposure of the specialty leasing program in the mall's marketing efforts, including but not limited to in-mall signage and digital media.
• Develop and maintain an appropriate level of involvement in community activities representing the property and JLL

Accounting

• Monitor, control, and adjust, as appropriate, specialty leasing budgets and forecasts and ancillary income goals to meet year-end projections.
• Process all license agreements in accordance with JLL Accounting and with JLL's Data Management procedures.
• Collect monthly sales reports from Licensees and generate a sales report, ensuring all percentage rent and percentage in lieu is billed appropriately and timely
• Ensure rent is collected timely from all Licensees adhering to the Specialty Leasing A/R Policies & Procedures

Operations

• Ensure each licensee has provided the appropriate Certificate of Insurance.
• Coordinate the set-up, relocation, and breakdown of all specialty leasing Licensees.
• Ensure that JLL Core Practices are followed.
• Support the property team to maintain appropriate client and tenant satisfaction ratings.

Skills and Knowledge

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite
• Experience in managing budgets and forecasts
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong deal making, prospecting, networking and leasing experiences
• Must have strong closing skills

Education/training bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred

Years of relevant experience 3 years of practical experience.

Other abilities

• Broad industry and business contacts
• Extensive knowledge of retail trends and merchandising nationally and locally
• Motivated self-starter
• Effective organizational and time-management skills
• Certifications/licenses- Must have or be willing to get Real Estate license within 120 days of employment
• Physical work requirements and work conditions- Flexibility to work varied schedules including weekends and evenings

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

72,000.00 84,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site Denver, CO

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay