We consider People first and believe true success can only be achieved when it is experienced by our shoppers, retailers, and team members alike. That’s not a tagline, those are our Core Company Values, written by our People, for our People.
With sites across North America, our diverse internal and external communities, stakeholders, and partners choose Tanger for the best value, experience, and opportunities. We care about delivering on the Tanger Difference of working at Tanger.
In our continued mission to deliver the best value, experience and opportunity for our communities, stakeholders and partners using customer insights and experience, we are seeking a Leasing Associate who is passionate about commercial real estate, eager to develop sales and negotiation skills, and ready to build a career in retail leasing. Upon successful completion of our training program, this role will move into a Leasing role. with a focus on developing new business with strategically targeted retailers looking to scale nationwide. This position has the geographic flexibility to work remotely offered by Tanger’s hub-and-spoke approach to a modern Teams-driven workplace.
About the Role:
As a Leasing Associate, you will gain hands-on experience in the fundamentals of retail leasing, market analysis, and tenant relations while working alongside experienced professionals. Through a comprehensive cross-functional training program, you'll receive exposure to all areas of the retail leasing business, including leasing space across a portfolio of Outlet shopping centers. Over time, you will take on greater responsibilities, managing an account list of top national retailers, leasing space across the entire portfolio, and building and maintaining strong relationships with tenants, while overseeing a group of assigned assets.
Tanger’s Rewards:
- Competitive salary
- Generous Suite of Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401(k) match
- Paid PTO and Holidays
- Paid Volunteer Hours
- Team Member Paid Leave Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Incentives
- Group Life and Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Team Member Discounts
- And more…
How you will contribute to what we do:
- Assist in sourcing and qualifying potential retail tenants through market research, networking with local brokers and cold calling.
- Support the leasing team in preparing marketing materials, proposals, LOI’s and necessary research and supporting reports.
- Conduct and attend property tours to learn the portfolio and the greater markets they serve.
- Spend several weeks throughout the program on location at shopping centers, corporate headquarters, and shorter trips to meet with existing and prospective tenants.
- Attend and participate in industry networking events, retail conferences, and site visits to properties.
- Analyze demographic and market data to identify the ideal tenant mixes for our shopping centers.
- Assist lease services team in creating, reviewing and editing account managers for portfolio negotiations.
- Pull reports and analyze for trends and other assigned research requests.
- With assistance and oversight, negotiate specialty leasing deals.
- With assistance and oversight, negotiate new perm deals and renewals.
About You:
- You have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience and a minimum of three (3) years in sales.
- You have proven a proven negotiating ability.
- You have experience with canvasing, cold calling, and prospecting clients.
- You have a team-oriented mindset with a strong focus on collaboration and communication.
- You are highly motivated to travel, with a strong desire to drive and expedite deals.
- You possess strong organizational and time management skills to keep tasks on track.
- You excel at juggling multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- You are self-motivated, self-directed, and capable of exercising independent judgment.
- Your verbal and written communication skills are excellent, allowing you to articulate ideas clearly and effectively.
- You are adept at working with a variety of personalities, creating a positive, collaborative environment.
- You can prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment, even with frequent interruptions and changing deadlines.
- You possess strong research and analytical skills, knowing how to seek and gather necessary information.
- You take the time to carefully prepare for meetings, travel, and conferences to ensure success.
- You manage a variety of work styles with a calm, efficient, and professional demeanor.
- You have a strong knowledge and genuine interest in the retail/fashion industry, including key retailers, eCommerce trends, and an understanding of brands/products.
- You bring strong business acumen and the ability to understand complex business dynamics.
- You demonstrate tenacity, integrity, and professionalism in every interaction.
- You can adhere to Tanger’s Core Values: Consider Community, Seek the Success of Others, Act Fairly & with Integrity, and Make it Happen.
- You embrace diversity of people, thought and style as the best way to bring value for our customers and retail partners.
Experience the difference and be a part of our extraordinary team!
Hiring Range Disclaimer
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Tanger's total compensation package for employees.
Targeted Hiring Range: $84,000 - $104,500 per year
About Tanger®
Tanger Inc. (NYSE: SKT) is a leading owner and operator of outlet and open-air retail shopping destinations, with over 44 years of expertise in the retail and outlet shopping industries. Tanger’s portfolio of 38 outlet centers, one adjacent managed center and three open-air lifestyle centers comprises over 16 million square feet well positioned across tourist destinations and vibrant markets in 21 U.S. states and Canada. A publicly traded REIT since 1993, Tanger continues to innovate the retail experience for its shoppers with over 3,000 stores operated by more than 700 different brand name companies. For more information on Tanger, call 1-800-4TANGER or visit tanger.com.
We Consider Community, Seek the Success of Others, Act Fairly & with Integrity, and Make it Happen! We are deeply committed to creating and sustaining an organizational culture reflective of the collective mixture of unique experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints of our people, partners, and communities that contribute to making Tanger an environment where everyone is welcomed, respected, heard, supported, and able to thrive. Tanger is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
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