Leasing Manager, Real Estate - Lakeland at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in Lakeland, Florida

Job Description:

Publix Super Markets is consistently ranked as one of the premier food retailers in the U.S. We are privately-owned, hold no long-term debt, and continue to grow year after year. Publix and our associates excel in community involvement, volunteerism and environmental sustainability. Our collective commitment to diversity has contributed to our success in being a great place to work and shop. It’s satisfying to work for — and be an owner in — a Fortune 100 company that is widely recognized as a leader in the supermarket industry.

The Real Estate Leasing department is responsible for overseeing the leasing of Publix-controlled shopping centers and creates the optimum balance of local, regional, and national tenants. In addition to negotiating new leases for in-line tenants, the team is also responsible for renewing leases for current tenants and for ground leasing or selling outparcels to users such as banks and restaurants.

Within the department, the Real Estate Leasing Manager will develop and implement a leasing strategy focused on producing maximum occupancy rates, at optimal rental rates, while creating a synergistic tenant lineup. The ideal candidate has strong negotiation and analytical skills, as well as high-level financial and accounting skills.

What you’ll do

• develop a comprehensive leasing strategy for the company-controlled real estate portfolio and implement measures to execute the strategy in assigned territory


• assist in identifying, interviewing, hiring, and managing multiple commercial real estate leasing brokerage firms


• manage all aspects of the letter of intent and lease negotiation process for prospective new tenants, as well the retention of existing tenants by performing all lease renewal negotiations


• forecasting new rents, renewal rents, and annual rent increases to develop portfolio income projections for the upcoming year


• hire, develop, train, and manage the Leasing Manager Assistant

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience


• at least two years in the Publix real estate department or at least three years in real estate management or leadership


• valid driver’s license


• thorough understanding of legal terminology involving tenant leases, declarations, and development orders; and an understanding of the meaning and intent of legal clauses


• knowledge of geographic trade areas


• ability to visualize and understand non-traditional ideas and solutions


• ability to speak persuasively in public settings and to large groups


• ability to think rationally and logically


• project management skills


• management, leadership, coaching and mentoring skills


• willingness to travel extensively, including for extended periods of time and overnight


• willingness to work weekends, holidays, and/or evenings


• ability to work remotely

• Master’s degree in real estate or a business-related field


• five or more years of real estate and management experience with a background in leasing commercial real estate


• extensive knowledge of the Publix tenant lease form, exhibits, guarantee agreements, amendments, sign license agreements


• knowledge of analytical techniques, such as discounted cash flow analysis and comparing lease terms, lease term analysis, lease versus buy, and understanding the time value of money as well as the impact of missed opportunities


• extensive knowledge of general leasing principles and practices


• extensive knowledge of fundamental real estate terminology, methods, processes, and overall industry


• knowledge of construction terminology, architectural design, and retail operations


• strong knowledge of all the property management processes and principles


• knowledge of the Publix Mission Statement


• basic skills with Microsoft Teams


• intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, and SharePoint)


• intermediate skills with SAP and GeoPortal/GIS Software


• intermediate skills with Publix Property Portal


• Certified Leasing Specialist (CLS), Real Estate License, Certified Commercial Leasing Specialist (CCLS), Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost


• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock


• 401(k) retirement savings plan


• Group health, dental and vision plans plan


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Parental Leave


• Short- and long-term disability insurance


• Tuition reimbursement


• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria


• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)