Leasing Manager
Jamestown
New York, NY
Business Management / Project / Planning, Sales / Marketing
POSITION/LEVEL: Leasing Manager FLSA STATUS: Exempt
DEPT/OFFICE: Jamestown Realty DATE: May 2026
Job Summary And Distinguishing Features Of The Work
The Leasing Manager is responsible for leasing direction and the implementation of initiatives with the goal of adding value to Jamestown assets.
Minimum Qualifications Required
Education or Experience:
- Three years of experience in commercial real estate with experience in retail, understanding retail trends, and with local, national and international retailers; or
- Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Active Real Estate Salesperson License required
- Develop relevant industry relationships
- Attend key industry events
- Network with prospective clients/tenants
- Facilitate open dialogue with asset management throughout deal process
- Track international, national, regional and local retailer sales statistics; expansion plans and new concept development; standard build out allowances, prototypical lease transactions and economics.
- Develop and maintain an active prospect list
- Develop strategic narrative and merchandising plan for each asset using competitive market analysis, consumer research and broad knowledge of active retailers
- Create and maintain a dynamic merchandising plan
- Manage the deal readiness process
- Negotiate lease transactions from proposal preparation through lease execution and manage transition into tenant coordination
- Conduct on site property tours with retailers and brokers
- Manage the real estate data base and lease tracking system
- Manage and maintain asset leasing reports
- Manage regular updates of leasing brochure content
- Participate in departmental budget process and commission tracking
- Maintain summary of co tenancy requirements, exclusives, and as necessary, track option period data.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
- View the Space (VTS)
- Basic commercial real estate terminology, tools and skills.
- Well-developed salesmanship and networking skills
- Negotiation and contract administration
- Organizational and interpersonal skills
- The ability to meet deadlines, accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure & effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions
- Self-motivation, leadership, teamwork, and collaboration.
- Conflict Management Resolution
- Detailed oriented, logical, and methodical approach to problem solving
- Solid, timely and consistent written and verbal communication skills
- Responsibilities may require an adjusted work schedule, travel, overtime, and evening/weekend hours to meet deadlines or attend special events.
About the company
Company website•Real Estate
Jamestown is a global real estate investment and management company with over 40 years of experience creating places that foster innovation and build community. As of December 31, 2025, Jamestown manages $14.1 billion in assets across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America. Jamestown employs more than 600 people globally across 11 offices, including headquarters in Atlanta and Cologne. Through its vertically integrated platform, Jamestown brings a design-focused, hospitality approach to diverse product types, including retail, office, residential, mixed-use, and grocery-anchored shopping centers. Jamestown’s current and previous projects include One Times Square and Chelsea Market in New York, Industry City in Brooklyn, Ponce City Market in Atlanta, and Groot Handelsgebouw in Rotterdam. For more information, visit www.jamestownlp.com.