Leasing Renewal Manager

Why DLC: 
DLC is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and is driven by a strong culture and entrepreneurial foundation. DLC is one of the nation's leading owners and operators of open-air retail shopping centers and has expertise in all facets of commercial real estate. At DLC, our teammates make all the difference, and we offer industry-leading training and career development to assure your success.

What We Offer: 

• Compensation and Benefits: 
  • Competitive pay
  • Year-end discretionary bonus 
  • 401K company match  
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance  
• Work-Life Balance: 
  • Hybrid work model 
  • 20+ days PTO annually 
  • 13+ paid holidays in addition to PTO 
  • Paid parental leave 
• Career Development: 
  • Industry-leading training and development 
  • Open door policy  
  • Industry trade shows and event access 
  • Mentorship program

About the Role:
The Leasing Renewal Manager is responsible for driving rent growth across our portfolio of properties and managing tenant renewals and relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate lease renewals that drive rent growth, maximize asset value, and support long-term tenant retention across DLC’s shopping center portfolio.
• Analyze expiring leases, tenant performance, and lease provisions to develop and execute renewal strategies that align with portfolio objectives.
• Maintain and manage a comprehensive database of lease expiration dates, option notice requirements, and critical lease milestones.
• Partner with the Accounting team to review and reconcile tenant expense recoveries, identifying opportunities to eliminate slippage and optimize lease economics during renewal negotiations.
• Collaborate closely with the Leasing team to ensure alignment on renewal strategies, tenant positioning, and portfolio-wide leasing objectives.
• Prioritize renewal opportunities based on expiration timelines, market conditions, and strategic business goals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with national and regional retailers, engaging in both renewal-related and broader portfolio discussions.
• Support strategic leasing initiatives, including acquisition due diligence, tenant interviews, vacancy and void analyses, leasing strategy development, and tenant portfolio reviews. 
• Monitor market trends, retailer activity, and competitive developments to identify opportunities and inform leasing decisions. 

Soft Skills/Behaviors:

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong sales, negotiation, and deal-closing abilities.
• Proven ability to build, develop, and maintain productive business relationships.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and high volume of deals simultaneously.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player with a positive, professional, and inclusive approach.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, accountability, and commitment to achieving results.
• Maintains the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and work ethic.

Technical Skills:

• 1–3 years of leasing experience with a shopping center owner, retailer, commercial real estate firm, or brokerage.
• Working knowledge of the commercial leasing process, including Letters of Intent (LOIs), lease negotiations, and lease terminology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed.

The expected base salary range for this position is between $75,000 and $85,000 (plus variable compensation including commission and bonus). The actual compensation will be based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, market and business considerations and other factors permitted by law.


About DLC: 
DLC has grown to be one of the nation’s largest and most sought-after privately held owners, operators and managers of open-air retail shopping centers. DLC has expertise in acquisitions, capital markets, development, redevelopment, architecture, leasing, and management. 

Founded in 1991, DLC has been one of the nation’s preeminent owners, operators, and managers of shopping centers. Our portfolio includes millions of square feet of attractive retail space and continues to expand as we complete additional acquisitions.