Assistant Vice President, Leasing (Sunset Park)

The role

The Assistant Vice President will support the implementation of a vision and strategy for the equitable development, activation, and oversight of the Sunset Park industrial waterfront. This role involves planning, leasing, placemaking, and management of three City-owned industrial properties.

What you will do

• Conduct market and consumer research, competitive analyses, and property tours.
• Track and report business data, expansion plans, and industry trends.
• Serve as the Leasing team’s liaison to the brokerage community.
• Identify and engage prospective tenants and conduct site tours.
• Coordinate integrated marketing efforts with the Marketing Department.
• Support budgeting and financial reporting for all three assets.
• Collaborate with the Legal Department to negotiate lease agreements and renewals.
• Manage lease transactions from proposal preparation through execution.
• Coordinate with the Property Operations team to facilitate tenant move-ins.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Real Estate, or other related fields
• 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate brokerage
• Experience with commercial real estate development, asset management, private equity, management consulting, urban planning, economic development and/or related field
• Detailed understanding of the leasing pipeline and process
• Proven ability to develop, execute, and communicate strategic plans independently
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with close attention to detail
• Effective written, verbal, and analytical communicator
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in lease negotiation and document drafting
• Experience with construction, property management, including working directly with property managers and tenants
• Ability to work on-site in South Brooklyn up to 3 days per week
• NYC residency is required within 180 days of hire

Nice to have

• Licensed NYC broker
• Experience in industrial campus planning, industrial policy, construction and property management, and/or manufacturing and distribution sectors
• Market research and/or appraisal experience
• Experience with MRI and Microsoft Dynamic software

Benefits

• Generous employer subsidized health insurance
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Vision and hearing benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Short term and long-term disability coverage
• 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Up to 25 vacation days
• Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
• Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
• Retirement savings programs
• Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
• 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan

About the company

New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.