Real Estate and Leasing Manager

Electrical Components Internationalholdings Company - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Senior

Saint Louis, MO

10,001+ employees

About the position

The Real Estate and Leasing Manager at Electrical Components International (ECI) is responsible for overseeing all aspects of real estate properties, including residential, commercial, or industrial spaces. This role involves managing broker relationships, negotiating lease terms, conducting market analysis, and ensuring compliance with legal regulations. The position requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to providing exceptional service while optimizing resources and mitigating risks. The manager will report directly to the President of Business and Corporate Development and may work in a hybrid capacity.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategy, optimize resources, and mitigate risks while supporting Operational leadership.
• Develop, implement, and execute the Real Estate Market Strategy.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of real estate properties, including residential, commercial, or industrial spaces.
• Negotiate real estate terms and explore alternative platforms for brand exposure.
• Manage and coordinate the broker network for the identified territory.
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with landlords.
• Support Regional/operational leadership with current and future landlord/lease negotiations.
• Communicate actions with cross-functional teams and monthly Senior Leadership meetings.
• Engage with the legal team to ensure business terms are accurate and timely.
• Conduct market analysis and research for optimal locations.
• Develop and enforce property policies and standards to maintain property value and ensure compliance with legal regulations.
• Negotiate favorable lease agreements meeting corporate real estate goals.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and regulatory changes.
• Conduct regular property inspections to assess condition and identify necessary repairs or improvements.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and optimize real estate expenses.
• Facilitate all aspects of the lease process, including partnering with Legal, Finance, and Operations throughout the process.
• Ensure all property records are maintained accurately, including lease agreements, tenant contact information, and financial transactions.
• Oversee General Contractor and ensure timely delivery of new construction product.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 5-10+ years of commercial leasing experience
• Proven track record of successfully executing real estate transactions, including site selection and lease negotiation
• Experience on both the Landlord and broker side of the business highly preferred
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in market research, financial analysis, and risk assessment
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with landlords, developers, and other real estate stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex concepts and influence key stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage complexity and bring structure to complex and ambiguous environments with a process-driven mindset.
• Demonstrated track record as an outstanding problem-solver.
• Must be agile to quickly adapt to new information, systems, processes.
• Mastery of MS Office, advanced Excel preferred.
• Ability to quickly identify key issues and develop action plans.
• Ability to work with different stakeholders, groups, cultures.
• Ability to collaborate effectively using a broad range of influence styles to drive desired results.
• Exceptional listening, verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to communicate effectively with senior executives and throughout all levels of an organization.
• Approaches conflicts as opportunities; understands others quickly; can find common ground without compromising total position.
• Demonstrated ability to work across functional and geographic boundaries is required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop deep insights, uncover unmet needs, drive innovation, inspire, develop, collaborate and lead within a regional team is required.