Vice President, Retail Leasing

Vice President, Retail Leasing Upland, CA

The Lewis Group of Companies, one of the nation's largest privately-owned real estate developers, is seeking an experienced candidate for the important role of Vice President, Retail Leasing to join the Inland Empire (Upland, CA) corporate office. The Lewis Group of Companies focuses on developing mixed-use planned communities and residential subdivisions in California and Nevada, as well as building multifamily communities, shopping centers, and office/industrial space. For our Commercial team, strict adherence to the Lewis philosophy of quality, integrity, and stability has led to the development of approximately 9.6 million square feet to date, including 43 dynamic, Lewis-owned shopping centers, with additional projects currently underway. The Vice President, Retail Leasing is responsible for the consistently high production of leasing space throughout the Lewis retail portfolio. In your new career, you will report to our Senior Vice President, Commercial Development and be responsible for high priority Lewis commercial/retail properties, key account relationships, and new development. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned commercial leasing professional to make an impact at a well-respected, well-known, and growing organization located in the Inland Empire, one of the fastest growing areas of California.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement creative retail leasing strategies to attract, grow, retain, and improve tenant mix and maximize income of the Lewis portfolio.
• Source, negotiate, and execute both new deals and renewals with national, regional, and local retailers.
• Build and maintain a strong network of retail and broker contacts in pursuit of new retail tenant prospects for properties.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a talented team of Lewis professionals, including Directors, Analysts and Administrators.
• Negotiate Letters of Intent and lease terms and follow the review process with internal/external legal teams through the lease creation, amendments, and final delivery.
• Perform regular and detailed analysis of existing retail performance, presenting reports to senior management and internal teams and departments.
• Partner with key Lewis teams to execute Company goals and vision including Development, Marketing, and Property Management.
• Review financial statements of prospective tenants, negotiate lease terms, and approve or recommend revisions through to final authorization by Executive leadership.
• Lead and facilitate communication between Leasing, Legal, Property Management, and Development to ensure that necessary work to execute leases is completed in a timely manner, while resolving issues as necessary.
• Budget and forecast rental income of portfolio to maximize revenue and minimize downtime, while presenting to senior management for ultimate approval.
• Build and maintain a strong network of retail and broker contacts in pursuit of new tenant prospects for properties.
• Stay current with commercial industry trends, maneuvering your team's work and goals to match the Lewis organization's long-term vision, making suggestions and adjustments as needed.

Skills and Experience for Your Success:

• BA degree in Business or Marketing
• 10+ years of Retail/Commercial Leasing, preferably with an Owner/Operator
• Ability to navigate and structure complex leasing documents, including new leases and renewals
• Proven skills in negotiating and closing retail/commercial deals
• Strong proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with MRI, Capterra, and other retail leasing software is preferred

Note: The ability to work periodic flexible hours and occasional travel by plane is required (within California and Nevada), along with the ability to travel by automobile to visit various local Southern California properties in the Lewis portfolio and/or attend industry events. This is your opportunity to join a nationally awarded and recognized, growing company with a strong history, a broad future, and excellent corporate culture. Join the Lewis Group of Companies and you will be an important part of a winning team with a long history of successful real estate development and property management. In addition to a competitive annual salary ($250+k commensurate with experience) and bonus, Lewis offers a strong medical and dental benefits plan, a 401k savings plan with company match, paid holidays, vacation time, educational reimbursement, continued training, advancement opportunities and much more. To learn more about Lewis, visit our websites at Please note: This posting is a summary of the role's primary duties. For a comprehensive list of essential functions, physical demands, and formal requirements, please request the full internal job description.

Lewis is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply