Local Leasing & Business Development Manager

Local Leasing & Business Development Manager

📍 Location : Pueblo, CO

🏢 Workstyle : In-Office | Must be able and willing to work varying schedules, including weekends, evenings, and public holidays as needed.

About the Company

Our client, a national real estate investment and operating company specializes in the transformation and revitalization of retail and mixed-use destinations across the U.S. With a portfolio spanning millions of square feet in high-traffic markets and a commitment to innovation, placemaking, and community connection, the company has earned a reputation as a forward-thinking leader in retail real estate. Through strategic leasing, dynamic activations, and strong property partnerships, the team creates vibrant, revenue-generating environments that serve as both commercial centers and community hubs.

Position Overview

The Local Leasing & Business Development Manager plays a critical role in generating ancillary income, leasing large and small retail properties, and enhancing the property's overall merchandising mix. This individual is responsible for developing and executing a local leasing strategy that drives revenue through specialty leasing, short-term activations, and community partnerships. The role involves close collaboration with the on-site management team and national leadership to ensure performance goals are met or exceeded.

Key Responsibilities :

Business Development

• Conduct in-person outreach at least two days per week to prospect local entrepreneurs and emerging brands for carts, kiosks, and inline retail opportunities.
• Use social media platforms to identify and engage with new leasing prospects.
• Attend local and regional trade shows to source unique tenants and sponsorship leads.
• Network with industry peers and local brokerage contacts to uncover potential tenants.
• Analyze tenant mix and identify growth categories for the property.
• Assist national leasing teams in identifying brands with potential for regional or national expansion.
• Maintain active relationships with current licensees to foster renewals and growth.
• Communicate timely market and merchandising trends to tenants and internal teams.
• Respond promptly to internal and external inquiries, typically within 24 hours.

Leasing

Operations & Collaboration

Marketing & Merchandising

Financial Oversight

Qualifications

Compensation

💰 Salary Range : $60,000 - $65,000 annually with a strong bonus structure (40% annually)

All offers are contingent upon a successful background check and verification of employment eligibility in the United States.