Commercial Leasing Agent

Job Summary: 

The purpose of the Commercial Leasing Agent I position is to lease commercial retail properties managed by MIMCO. The Commercial Leasing Agent will scout, identify, qualify and convert prospective leads into clients, present and lease properties to prospective lessors, with the goal of achieving high occupancy rates. The individual in this position will receive individualized, on the job training from the Senior Vice President and the Commercial Leasing Team on commercial retail leasing best practices as well as MIMCO processes and procedures. This position exists in a temperature-controlled environment. 

Essential/Key Functions: 

· Proactively identify potential tenants through cold calling, emailing, networking, visiting businesses and other prospecting activities.

· Build relationships with prospective tenants by learning about and providing solutions that fit their needs. 

· Reach out to targeted tenants, qualify lease prospects based on MIMCO requirements and track leasing prospects

· Screen incoming leasing inquiries and broker calls, supply property information, show (tour) available space, and quote lease rates. 

· Prepare and negotiate letters of intent.

· Review and negotiate leases.

· Maintain the Weekly Leasing Activity and prospect tracking “traffic” reports, as requested.

· Work to resolve clientele issues and concerns promptly and professionally.

· Attend weekly and monthly team meetings or when requested.

· Ensure effective and smooth handoff after signing of leases to Property Management and other departments with an accurate Lease Summary Checklist; and

· Perform other duties as assigned.

· Perform in a manner that will prevent errors and omissions.

· Comply with MIMCO policies and procedures.

· Physical presence on the job is essential and necessary.

· Other duties as assigned by management

Minimum (Required) Qualifications:

Education

· Associate degree or equivalent combination of education.

· Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas (Preferred but not required)

o Business Administration

o Real Estate

o Finance 

o Property Management 

Experience

· 1-3 years of experience in commercial Leasing 

· 3+ years of experience in customer service

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to connect easily with people.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work with minimal supervision. 

· Excellent time management skills and detail oriented. 

· Self-motivated, proactive and able to succeed in a team environment.

· Strong mathematical, analytical and reasoning skills. 

· Skilled in the use of the internet, spreadsheets, relational databases, and word processing software.

· Ability to show space and travel occasionally to various markets throughout Texas;

· Ability to work flexible hours.

· Possess a good driving record with a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle and current valid automobile insurance;

· Able to meet the physical demands this position requires (below)

· Company property management (Yardi Voyager) software experience is preferred.

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

· Good interpersonal and organizational skills. 

· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). 

Disclaimer: 

 This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements:

C=Constantly                                         F=Frequently                                O=Occasionally                                  R=Rarely

(5-8   hrs./shift)                                   (2-5   hrs./shift)                          (Up to 2 hrs./shift)     (Does not   exist as regular part of job)

Physical                                                                          Mental                                                                Environmental

On the job the employee must:             On the job the employee must be able   to:                 On the job the employee:

(O) Bend (F) Sit                                                 (F) Read/comprehend                                         (R) Is exposed to excessive noise

(R) Squat (F) Stand                                                 (F) Write                                                          (R) Is around moving machinery

(N) Crawl (F) Walk                                        (F) Perform calculations                       (R) Is exposed to marked changes in temperature 

                                                                                                                                                                                and/or humidity

(F) Climb (R) Push/Pull                                       (F) Communicate orally                           (R) Is exposed to dust, fumes, and/or gases

(R) Kneel                                                             (F) Reason and analyze                                          (R) Drives motorized equipment

(F) Handle objects (manual dexterity)     (F) Vision (requires close focus, distance 

                                                                    focus, peripheral vision, color vision, 

                                                                   depth perception and focus adjustment)                     (R) Works in confined quarters

(O) Reach above shoulder level                                                                                                    (R) Is around moving overhead cranes                   

(F) Use fine finger movements

( ) Other _________________

Must carry/lift loads of:

(O) Light (up to 25lbs.)

(R) Moderate (25-50lbs.)

(R) Heavy (over 50lbs.)

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The ADA defines “reasonable accommodation” as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job and does not cause an undue hardship for the employer. Examples of reasonable accommodation may include:

• Additional      modifying equipment or devices.
• Modified      work schedules.
• Providing      an interpreter (sign language); or
• Making      the work environment readily accessible to individuals with disabilities.