Leasing Associate
The Leasing Associate supports a growing portfolio of commercial properties by assisting senior leasing leadership with leasing strategy, market analysis, deal execution, and relationship building. This hands-on role involves business development, tenant outreach, lease administration, and market research, providing valuable exposure to commercial real estate operations. The position requires strong communication and analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and is fully onsite in Bedford and Lowell, MA.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Property.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This is an entry- to early-career Leasing Associate role supporting a commercial property portfolio. You will work alongside senior leasing leadership to drive leasing activity, support deal execution, and maintain accurate leasing data and reports.
- Conduct proactive outreach to brokers and prospective tenants to generate interest and identify leasing opportunities.
- Monitor active deals and maintain organized records of proposals, tours, follow-ups, and transaction status for leadership review.
- Research competing properties, rental trends, availability data, and leasing activity to support pricing strategy and market positioning.
- Coordinate property tours, listing updates, and presentation materials with internal teams and outside brokers.
- Prepare leasing packages, market summaries, stacking plans, rent roll reports, and documents used in weekly leasing discussions.
- Build and update Excel-based reports by consolidating data from multiple sources, creating tables, charts, and occupancy tracking tools.
- Assist with letters of intent, lease support materials, and documentation tied to ongoing negotiations and deal execution.
- Help organize leasing information across the portfolio and support the development of a more centralized internal data structure over time.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field is preferred.
- 0–3 years of experience in commercial real estate, brokerage, sales, or a similar business environment; relevant internships considered.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable with phone outreach and in-person interactions.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (ability to manage multiple spreadsheets, build summaries, tables and charts).
- Analytical approach with the ability to interpret market data, leasing metrics, and portfolio performance.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced office environment.
- Demonstrated interest in building a long-term career in commercial real estate.
Work Location & Schedule
This position is fully onsite in Bedford, NH. Candidates must be able to work on-site as scheduled and support local, in-region leasing activities as required.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated base pay: $57,085 per year (estimated).
- Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals may include medical, vision, dental, and life & disability insurance where applicable. Contract/temporary hires may also be eligible to enroll in a 401(k) plan.
- Professional development and on-the-job exposure to leasing strategy, market analysis, deal execution, and relationship-building with ownership and brokers.
Additional Information
- All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- This role is being recruited by Careertakes on behalf of a confidential client in the Property industry. Careertakes may match applicants with other opportunities on its platform.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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