Director, Leasing

Posted:
10/23/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States ⋅ Florida, United States ⋅ Miami, Florida, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate. In partnership with our customers and our communities, we develop modern, high-quality properties that set the standard for innovative building design and sustainability. Prologis owns or has investments in properties and development projects of ~1.2 billion square feet in 19 countries and enables 2.8% of the world’s GDP. We have committed to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. Beyond real estate, our Essentials platform optimizes the company’s global asset portfolio to provide our customers solutions that address today’s warehouse and shipping challenges. Prologis Ventures invests in logistics innovation and technology companies to modernize supply chains worldwide.

Job Title:

Director, Leasing

Company:

Prologis

Director, Leasing – South Florida (Ft. Lauderdale or Miami)

A day in the life

This position will be based in either the Ft Lauderdale or Miami office and play a key role on the leasing team, responsible for leading in all asset management responsibilities for the assigned sub-market, maximizing the value of the Prologis portfolio. This includes a deep understanding of the market and developing and maintaining relationships with brokers and customers. As the Leasing Director, you are an integral part of the Customer Experience Team (CET) working with your peers from property management, construction and maintenance to ensure our buildings remain best in class and our customers receive world-class customer service. In this role, you will contribute to and be accountable for the Customer Experience Team’s portfolio results.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Demonstrates extensive local market knowledge and strong external relationships including high visibility with key brokers and local real estate community and establish a favorable market presence for Prologis by establishing and maintaining a positive and professional relationship with the local brokerage and real estate communities, government officials and prospective customers.
  • Proficient in all areas of leasing with minimal to no guidance with a commercial mindset with competitive drive and focus on maximizing revenues and branding for Prologis.
  • Partners with and assists Market Officer with capital deployment activities.
  • Coordinate construction of customer’s spaces with project management team/OCM including space planning, construction estimating, etc. Interface with OCM and architects, engineers, general contractors and other consultants to ensure smooth transition for tenants.
  • Work with Market leadership to identify, negotiate and execute on acquisition targets and new business initiatives.  Helps source new acquisitions/development opportunities and participate in underwriting and due diligence.
  • Shows proficiency with prioritizing performance on Essentials Sales (ESM Partnership), leasing related data KPI’s, leasing related Customer Centricity, Change through Innovation & Operational Excellence and Culture & Talent Initiatives.
  • Direct oversight of support staff to ensure quality work is being generated while adhering to company policies and standards.

Building blocks for success

Required:

  • 7+ Years of experience of experience in asset management, leasing and brokerage field and related business experience in connection with the sourcing, negotiation, and execution of commercial leases/contracts.
  • Must have a current Real Estate sales license in the State of Florida or be able to obtain a license within six months of commencing employment. Please note that the company will cover relevant, associated costs and will consider the reasonable time spent acquiring the license as part of work hours.
  • Strong communication skills, decisiveness, and gravitas. Cultivates strong partnerships with peers and stakeholders both internally and externally.
  • Drive for results - A proven ability to meet targeted goals and objectives, bottom line oriented, push self and others for results.  
  • Strong background in institutional real estate and investments.
  • Extensive transaction experience.
  • Proven track record in analyzing, underwriting, negotiating and closing commercial real estate.
  • PC Proficiency to include but not limited to MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Real Estate or related field.
  • Proficiency of Salesforce CRM, and ability to learn company specific software.
  • Experience in property management and real estate development.

Hiring Salary Range of: $127,000 - $175,000.Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target & LTI) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

People First

Each of us working at Prologis plays an essential role in the enduring success of our company. We value people who are decisive, courageous and adaptable. While we are one company, locations and departments operate with autonomy and accountability. Individuals take the initiative here.

When you join Prologis, you work shoulder to shoulder with some of the top talent in the industry to do the best work of your career. Every employee belongs. Every employee contributes. Employees advance their careers here.

As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most, our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and take a lot of time to focus on quality management and leadership development. People come first here.

All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits. Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time. 

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment Type:

Full time

Location:

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Additional Locations:

Miami, Florida