Director, Leasing

Never has the mission and vision of Rexford Industrial been more exciting, so come help us transform the Southern California Industrial Real Estate landscape! This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative fast-growing, dynamic REIT within the Leasing Department as a Director, Leasing.

As the Director, Leasing, you'll be at the helm of revenue generation, spearheading value creation initiatives, and fortifying client relationships across a diverse portfolio of assets in key regional submarkets. We're looking for a professional with 7-10+ years of demonstrated expertise in Leasing, Strategy, and Investment / Asset Management.

Location: Hybrid – Los, Angeles, CA or Costa Mesa, CA

Work Arrangement: You will follow a hybrid work model, offering a balanced blend of remote and in-office work.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Expert Deal Making: Demonstrate strong proficiency in commercial lease negotiations, with a focus on executing industrial lease transactions across Southern California in alignment with portfolio objectives.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and motivate a team of leasing professionals, establishing clear performance expectations, supporting professional growth, and promoting effective collaboration with internal teams to drive results.
• Broker Engagement: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with the brokerage community to accelerate the leasing of vacant space, while evaluating prospective tenants to support long-term portfolio performance.
• Strategic Renewals: Lead the execution of lease renewals, working closely with tenants and brokers to strengthen relationships and retain high-quality tenancy.
• Strategic Marketing: Partner with external brokers, senior leadership, and internal marketing teams to develop and implement leasing and marketing strategies that enhance visibility, drive demand, and unlock value creation opportunities.
• Document Management: Prepare, review, and negotiate lease-related documentation—including letters of intent, leases, work letters, and broker agreements—ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with Rexford’s objectives.
• Market Research: Actively monitor market conditions, including rental rates, competitive inventory, tenant demand, and recent transactions, providing actionable insights to inform leasing decisions.

Requisite Skills:

• Results-Driven Collaboration: A strong team player with a proven ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and consistently drive leasing outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate leasing strategies and negotiate effectively with tenants, brokers, and internal partners.
• Innovative Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to understand tenant business needs and develop practical, creative leasing solutions.
• Analytical Acumen: Strong analytical skills for performing lease-related calculations and deciphering net effective rent schedules, ensuring optimal outcomes for Rexford.
• Industry Fluency: Thorough knowledge of commercial and industrial lease structures, documentation, and market practices, with a strong grasp of Southern California industrial real estate fundamentals.

Join us at Rexford Industrial Realty, where you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the dynamic world of industrial real estate.

Compensation

Rexford Industrial's total reward plan includes a premier benefits package, bonus eligibility and long-term stock incentives. The expected salary range for this role is $155,000 to $175,000, with a 50% discretionary annual bonus target and stock grant eligibility.* The actual base salary and total compensation offered depend on a variety of factors, which include, without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location where the job will be performed. The final base salary and total compensation will be described in any offer letter.