Commercial Leasing Agent

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Located in Montgomery, AL

Salary: Based on Experience

Job Title: Commercial Leasing Agent
Company: Express Employment Professionals
Location: Montgomery, AL
Job Type: Full-time 
Pay Range: Based on Experience

Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Leasing Agent to oversee all aspects of commercial leasing operations, tenant relations, lease administration, and property occupancy growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of commercial real estate leasing, contract negotiations, tenant retention, property maintenance coordination, and vacancy marketing.

This individual will play a critical role in maximizing occupancy, maintaining positive tenant relationships, administering lease agreements, and negotiating new and renewal leases across a portfolio of commercial properties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leasing & Business Development
• Market and lease office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use commercial properties.
• Prospect, identify, and secure qualified tenants.
• Conduct property tours and presentations for prospective tenants.
• Negotiate lease terms, renewals, amendments, expansions, and terminations.
• Prepare Letters of Intent (LOIs) and assist with lease documentation.
• Develop and execute leasing strategies to reduce vacancy rates and increase property revenue.
• Maintain relationships with commercial brokers, business owners, and real estate professionals.

Lease Administration:

• Manage all lease documentation and tenant records.
• Track critical lease dates, including renewals, rent escalations, option periods, and expirations.
• Ensure lease compliance by both tenants and ownership.
• Coordinate lease renewals, amendments, and extensions.
• Review and interpret lease agreements to ensure proper administration and enforcement.
• Maintain accurate records within property management software systems.

Tenant Relations:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for existing tenants.
• Respond promptly to tenant inquiries, concerns, and service requests.
• Build strong tenant relationships to improve retention and satisfaction.
• Resolve tenant disputes professionally and efficiently.
• Conduct regular tenant visits and property inspections.

Property Operations & Maintenance Coordination:

• Coordinate maintenance requests with vendors, contractors, and property management teams.
• Monitor completion of repairs and tenant improvement projects.
• Assist with property inspections and ensure facilities are maintained to professional standards.
• Work closely with maintenance personnel to address building and tenant needs.
• Coordinate move-ins, move-outs, and tenant build-out activities.

Financial & Reporting Responsibilities:

• Monitor rent collections and assist with delinquency resolution.
• Analyze occupancy rates, leasing trends, and market conditions.
• Prepare leasing activity reports and occupancy forecasts.
• Assist with annual budgeting and revenue projections.
• Track leasing performance metrics and tenant retention rates.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of commercial leasing, commercial property management, or real estate experience.

Strong knowledge of commercial lease structures including:

• Triple Net (NNN)
• Gross Leases
• Modified Gross Leases
• Percentage Rent Agreements
• Experience negotiating commercial lease agreements.
• Understanding of lease administration processes and documentation.
• Experience coordinating maintenance and tenant improvement projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Experience with property management and leasing platforms such as:

• Yardi
• MRI
• AppFolio
• Buildium
• CoStar
• LoopNet

Preferred Qualifications:
Active Real Estate License (preferred or required based on state regulations).
Commercial real estate brokerage experience.
Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) coursework or designation.
Experience managing multi-property portfolios.
Knowledge of commercial property budgets and CAM reconciliations.

Key Competencies:

• Commercial Lease Negotiation
• Lease Administration
• Tenant Retention
• Property Management
• Relationship Building
• Contract Review
• Vacancy Reduction Strategies
• Property Marketing
• Financial Analysis
• Conflict Resolution
• Vendor Management
• Commercial Real Estate Knowledge
• Performance Metrics
• Occupancy Rate
• Tenant Retention Rate
• Leasing Velocity
• Lease Renewal Percentage
• Rent Collection Performance
• Tenant Satisfaction Scores
• Vacancy Reduction Results

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Commercial Real Estate Leasing Experience
• Lease Negotiation & Lease Administration Expertise
• Tenant Relationship Management Experience
• Property Maintenance Coordination Experience
• Knowledge of Commercial Lease Agreements (NNN, Gross, Modified Gross)
• Ability to Market and Lease New & Existing Properties
• Strong Communication and Negotiation Skills

FULL BENEFITS OFFERED!

If you are a reliable and motivated individual, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your updated resume to jobs.montgomeryal@expresspros.com. Please mention "Leasing" in the subject line.

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