The Leasing & Acquisitions Associate is primarily responsible for in-house leasing and tenant outreach for the company’s development projects, with secondary involvement in site selection and acquisitions. This role will work directly with tenants, brokers, and internal teams to drive leasing strategy, execute tenant requirements, and support the successful delivery of ground-up and redevelopment projects.

This individual will manage leasing outreach, tenant negotiations, and real-estate diligence while supporting acquisition efforts as needed.

Essential Duties – Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Leasing & Tenant Outreach (Primary Focus)
  • Lead in-house leasing efforts, including direct outreach to brokers and prospective retail tenants.
  • Manage leasing pipelines, tenant leads, and broker relationships across active development projects.
  • Assist in negotiating lease LOIs, leases, and commission agreements.
  • Prepare tenant submittal packages for internal real estate committee approvals.
  • Maintain a strong working knowledge of retail leasing terminology, market practices, and deal structures.
• Acquisitions & Site Evaluation (Secondary Focus)
  • Support acquisition efforts through broker outreach, cold calling property owners, and targeted mailers.
  • Assist in negotiating purchase LOIs and purchase agreements.
  • Manage and coordinate land acquisition and leasing leads.
  • Complete Site Investigation Reports (SIRs), gathering key information related to project costs, entitlements, permits, and timelines.
• Financial & Project Coordination
  • Develop and update pro forma budgets and financial models related to leasing and acquisition decisions.
  • Coordinate project handoff from leasing/acquisitions to the development and construction teams.
  • Support the development team throughout the entitlement process as needed.

Marginal Duties

• Travel to properties to conduct site investigations and take site photos.
• Meet with property owners, brokers, and tenants to discuss potential opportunities

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must possess excellent communication skills and exchange information with others accurately.
• Exceptional organization in managing time with the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.

The ideal candidate should have a positive, can-do attitude and…

• Be First. Be Fast. Persist. Plain and simple: we’re responsive, quick to action, and we tirelessly fight through everyday challenges.
• Do More. Be More. We believe that if we’re not exceeding expectations, we’re not doing enough. On every level, we do more because that’s how we’re wired.
• Be Direct. Show Respect. We’re straight shooters when it comes to our clients and team. Honesty and respect go a long way in the world of business. And life.
• Be Flexible. Embrace Change. Every day is a new day with new challenges. We know that’s just how the world works. So, we’re always prepared to adapt in order to succeed.
• Be Inspired. Be Proud. We’re motivated to do work that inspires us. We have pride and passion in everything we do.
• Say It. Own it. Accountability is key here at SimonCRE. So, we say what we mean and do what we say.
• Dream Up. Team Up. We dream big and work together to make things happen. Around here we KNOW teamwork makes the dream work.
• Be Helpful. Build Trust. When people think of us, we want them to think of a company that is nothing but helpful.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• General office environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time
• Minimal lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds

Travel Required- Occasional out-of-state travel

Required Education, Experience, Licenses

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Four-year college degree preferred
• Commercial real estate experience required
• Arizona Real Estate License preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel as well as calendar management and general technology is required
• Experience with Mac iOS is a plus
• Valid Driver’s License

SimonCRE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.