Vice President, Leasing

Link Logistics Real Estate (“Link”) is a leading operator of last-mile logistics real estate. Established by Blackstone in 2019, the company connects consumption, technology, and the supply chain across its portfolio, which spans more than half a billion square feet. With more than 5 percent of U.S. GDP flowing through our spaces, we leverage our scale, proprietary data and insights, and foundational focus on sustainability to drive success for our customers’ businesses and deliver value for our stakeholders. Link Logistics strives to be the most equitable and inclusive industrial real estate company in the business. We put our people, customers, and communities first and find ways to make a conscious, positive impact where we live and work, prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across our workforce to deliver an optimal employee experience. Every day, we work to reinvent and lead our industry forward by thinking bigger and challenging the status quo.

Because we believe that good business must be synonymous with doing good, strong environmental, social and governance practices are foundational to our identity as a firm. These practices include setting ambitious goals to combat climate change, partnering with local nonprofits, and prioritizing internal diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. We seek to use our position, ideas, and influence to drive progress in our industry and the wider world. At Link, we give our customers space to grow—and we give people space to grow, too.

The Vice President, Leasing will serve as the primary point of contact for leasing-related matters on a major subset of properties, usually multiple markets and/or a top-tier market. The VP will operate independently but in coordination with the Senior Vice President(s) in the region. The VP is expected to train/mentor junior staff, supervise Assistant VP’s, Associates and Analysts during lease negotiations, and will represent the company in a visible, market-related capacity. The VP may also be expected to take the lead on various operational and tenant-related issues while working closely with both the regional and national operations and construction teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned market(s.)
• Work with 3rd party leasing agents and outside legal counsel to negotiate LOI’s, leases and lease renewal transactions, with limited guidance from the Senior Vice President.
• Attend and host market events relevant to the assets/geography covered.
• Represent Link to the brokerage community and broader marketplace by showing a high degree of professionalism.
• Participate in the annual budget and quarterly reforecast process.
• Assist other Link team members (investments, development, finance, etc.) in gathering market intelligence.
• Work closely with Link operations and construction teams as needed. Mentor/train junior staff.
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6 years of leasing, asset management and/or portfolio management with experience in industrial (preferred), office or retail real estate.
• Industrial experience in Denver and Salt Lake City preferred
• Ability to think and act strategically with experience analyzing leasing and investment decisions.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and interpersonal skills are essential. Ability to be self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Background in reviewing, analyzing and sensitizing financial reports and communicating results.
• Experience evaluating competitive market information.
• Experience with budgeting, reforecasting and pro forma reporting
• Consensus builder possessing the ability to work in a team environment managing projects and influence other investment professionals.
• Strong communication skills across differing business units are required
• Must have true entrepreneurial spirit, and desire to excel.
• Strong interest in mentoring younger professionals.
• Strong attention to detail and experience producing reports for external clients or senior management.
• Travel required
  
  
  

$160,000 - $180,000 represents the presently anticipated base compensation pay range for this position at Link. Actual pay may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

Link provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off.

The direct compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility.

EEO Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email People@linklogistics.com.