Candidate (“Leasing Associate”) will have the responsibility of leasing assigned assets in the Northwest U.S. markets (NorCal, OR, WA) and based in Walnut Creek, CA. The Leasing Associate role will contribute to the success of assigned properties through predominantly small shop leasing initiatives. This position requires a strong understanding of sales, personable skills and the ability to travel often to assigned markets. This role will work closely and report directly to the Vice President of Leasing for the Western U.S.

 Job Functions:

• Strong will to canvass competing retail shopping centers and comparable centers in assigned markets on a regular basis.
• Strong will to cold call operating retail business owners on a regular basis.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen collaborative relationships within the tenant and brokerage community of the business. 
• Develop and maintain relationships with in-market city level business development officials.
• Maintain reporting requirements for internal and external needs.
• Candidate must be a good team player and frequently collaborate with team members.
• Candidate will work closely with the internal marketing department and be responsible for maintaining all marketing materials for assigned assets. 
• Candidate will have routine market related updates completed such as S.W.O.T, VOID analysis and general market rent comparable reports.
• Frequent travel (overnight) requirements into Northern CA, Oregon, Washington and as needed.

Minimum Requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with 3-5 years of related experience.
• Well-developed interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Teams.
• Understanding of industry resources: LoopNet, CREXi, other relevant industry tech.
• Strong desire for sales with experience with B2B sales and cold calling.
• Strong industry social connections.

About Sterling Organization

Sterling Organization is a vertically integrated private equity real estate firm whose national platform is focused on investing in LAST HOUR® consumer fulfillment and distribution real estate assets across the risk spectrum in major markets within the United States on behalf of Sterling’s principals in partnership with the highest quality institutional investors. Sterling Organization, with offices across the nation, is headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL. Visit www.sterlingorganization.com/careers for more information about our culture

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