Specialty Leasing Manager

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

As the Specialty Leasing Manager, you'll take the lead in building and directing a dynamic specialty leasing program that drives revenue, enhances the guest experience, and elevates the property's overall value. Your focus will be on maximizing specialty leasing income, ancillary revenue opportunities, and occupancy through strategic licensing of common area retail merchandising units (RMUs), temporary kiosks, temporary inline stores, and innovative activations. At JLL, we embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career, giving you the autonomy to identify unique prospects, forge partnerships with licensees, and generate creative revenue streams through advertising and sponsorships. You'll collaborate closely with permanent leasing agents, marketing teams, and operations staff to ensure every specialty retailer aligns with the property's visual merchandising standards and operational guidelines. Beyond deal-making, you'll own the full lifecycle of specialty leasing—from budgeting and financial forecasting to agreement execution, rent collection, and performance reporting. This role demands someone who can juggle competing priorities, manage time effectively, and maintain strong relationships with licensees to optimize their sales performance and, ultimately, the center's success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and you'll experience that firsthand as you work with cross-functional teams and national account partners.

Prospect and secure new and unique specialty leasing opportunities that complement the property's merchandise mix and enhance the shopping experience

Oversee all specialty leasing retailers to ensure compliance with operational guidelines, design criteria, and visual merchandising standards

Prepare and execute license agreements using JLL's DealTrak or Yardi Retail Manager system, coordinating with the General Manager and licensees for timely execution

Generate alternative revenue through ancillary income opportunities including advertising, sponsorships, and innovative common area activations

Monitor specialty leasing budgets and forecasts, making adjustments as needed to meet year-end revenue projections and occupancy goals

Collect monthly sales reports from licensees and ensure accurate billing of percentage rent and percentage-in-lieu charges in a timely manner

Collaborate with the marketing department to integrate specialty leasing into the mall's promotional efforts, including in-mall signage and digital media campaigns

Coordinate with the Specialty Leasing National Account Team and Regional Specialty Leasing Manager to optimize national deals and revenue opportunities

Develop and implement retailer action plans that maximize individual store sales and increase the center's value while maintaining appropriate client and tenant satisfaction ratings

Property Management If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.