Specialty Leasing Manager (Remote - Hawaii)

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JLL has an exciting opportunity in Hawaii to join our Retail Property Management team.
**Part Time
**This position will be Remote (Work from Home) but must live in Hawaii (Preferably Maui)**
The Specialty Leasing Manager will oversee and direct the specialty leasing program to achieve the property’s specialty leasing income, ancillary income and occupancy goals. Primary responsibilities include the ongoing licensing of the common area RMUs, temporary kiosks, temporary inline stores, and ancillary income. Other accountabilities include budgeting, financial reporting and forecasting. Must demonstrate the ability to juggle responsibilities, prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
Job Responsibilities
1. Specialty Leasing
Identify new and unique prospects for the specialty leasing program and/or permanent leasing.
Ensure that specialty leasing retailers and amenities enhance the appearance and values of the shopping center and meet JLL’s visual merchandising requirements and standards of professionalism.
Maintain ongoing communication with permanent leasing agent to ascertain space availability, merchandise mix goals, and incubation candidates.
Generate alternative revenue through ancillary income opportunities including but not limited to advertising and sponsorships.
Oversee all specialty leasing retailers to ensure adherence to the property’s Operational Guidelines and Design Criteria.
Prepare all license agreement documents in JLL’s DealTrak or JLL’s Yardi Retail Manager system upon program transition. Coordinate the execution of agreements with the General Manager and the Licensee.
Coordinate all national deals with the Regional Specialty Leasing Manager.
Establish an ongoing partnership with Licensees to maximize individual store sales through a retailer communication/sales program.
Develop and implement specialty leasing retailer action plans aimed at maximizing sales and increasing the center’s value.
Communicate and Collaborate with Specialty Leasing National Account Team to optimize revenue opportunity.
2. Marketing / Sales
Work closely with the marketing department to ensure ongoing exposure of the specialty leasing program in the mall’s marketing efforts, including but not limited to in-mall signage and digital media.
Develop and maintain an appropriate level of involvement in community activities representing the property and JLL.
3. Accounting
Monitor, control, and adjust, as appropriate, specialty leasing budgets and forecasts and ancillary income goals to meet year-end projections.
Process all license agreements in accordance with JLL Accounting and with JLL’s Data Management procedures. Collect monthly sales reports from Licensees and generate a sales report, ensuring all percentage rent and percentage in lieu is billed appropriately and timely.
Ensure rent is collected timely from all Licensees adhering to the Specialty Leasing A/R Policies & Procedures
4. Operations
Ensure each licensee has provided the appropriate Certificate of Insurance.
Coordinate the set-up, relocation, and breakdown of all specialty leasing Licensees.
Ensure that JLL Core Practices are followed.
Support the property team to maintain appropriate client and tenant satisfaction ratings.
5. Miscellaneous
Any and all other duties and tasks assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Education/training
Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution preferred
Degree in business or marketing preferred.
Three years of specialty leasing or sales experience
Skills and knowledge
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite
Experience in managing budgets and forecasts
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong deal making, prospecting, networking and leasing experiences
Must have strong closing skills
Analytical and technical skills preferred
Outstanding financial acumen preferred
Strong organizational skills preferred
Creative and innovative approach to solving problem preferred
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.