Director of Leasing

We are delighted to be partnering with Morguard in search of their best next Director Leasing. Reporting to Todd Febbo, VP Leasing, you will be responsible for all leasing activities for a portfolio of office and industrial properties in the GTA.Your New EmployerMorguard is a fully integrated real estate team with total assets owned and under management valued at $17.8b. They acquire, develop, own and manage a high quality portfolio across North America and serve as a premier real estate investment advisor. Assets include office, residential, retail, industrial and hospitality. Well known for their exemplary leadership team, proven management expertise and robust long term growth and diversity strategies, they've carved a stellar reputation over the last 45 years. With a strong value proposition, a 'people first' mentality and well above industry standard for employee and tenant retention, you will be joining a strong and committed team.Your New RoleIn this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the leasing strategy for your assigned portfolio, ensuring continuous improvement and optimization to build on the market strengths of each property. You will prospect for new regional tenants, researching relevant markets, analyzing potential tenants, responding to leasing inquiries, and proactively marketing the properties to achieve budgeted occupancy rates. You will maintain comprehensive property management expertise, including knowledge of building construction, codes and bylaws, building services, and property management principles. You will perform various analyses and reporting related to leasing activities, including financial analysis and modeling, market rent data collection, leasing activity reporting, budget variance analysis, and tenant credit information reporting. Additionally, you will participate in property budgeting and reforecasting for leasing costs, fees, and tenant rental revenue, ensuring the current budget reflects the best possible estimate of occupancy status and ongoing leasing activity. Networking within the real estate industry will be crucial to maintaining up-to-date knowledge of market trends, best practices, new opportunities, and competitor activity.What Sets You ApartThe ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Commerce, Urban Economics, Real Estate, or equivalent experience, along with a minimum of 7 years of leasing experience in office/industrial assets. You should have solid knowledge of financial analysis and modeling, credit analysis, and risk assessment. A current Real Estate License and a solid understanding of office/industrial leases is required, along with good knowledge of MS Office applications. You possess excellent interpersonal skills, an outgoing personality, strong written and verbal communication skills, first class customer service and negotiation skills, and business development skills. You are driven and passionate about closing deals, capable of multi-tasking, and exhibit independent creative thinking and a collaborative mindset.What You Can ExpectAs Director Leasing, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company’s portfolio's performance and growth. You will oversee the leasing activities of a diverse portfolio, working in a fun, professional and supportive environment where you will have opportunities to develop professionally. Your new employer offers competitive compensation and great benefits/perks.Next StepsThank you in advance for your application. If you meet the qualifications and criteria outlined above, we will reach out to you in the next 48 hours to discuss how we can help you make your Best Next Move. #J-18808-Ljbffr