Senior Director, Retail Property Management ( $145,800.00-$213,300.00)

Position Summary:

Leads an asset-based team to strategically manage and operate a portfolio of over one million square feet of GLA across multiple neighborhood and community shopping centers. Leads team to position each property and the larger portfolio to best serve its community and to maximize long-term asset value. Models and reinforces high standards of leadership, communication and shopping center management to achieve the organization’s goals and objectives.

Job Duties:

• Under the direction of the Vice President of Operations, hires, trains, coaches and develops a portfolio management team, including the Assistant General Manager, Operations Manager, Property Coordinator, and Property Assistant.
• Serves as a leader across all disciplines within the expanded asset team (including Leasing, Development, Marketing, Construction Services, Facilities Management, Finance, etc.). Educates, communicates and mentors at all levels.
• Leads the asset team in creation and implementation of annual Budgets and Strategic Business Plans as well as action plans for each property.
• Ensures the sound financial administration of the properties, including the support of and focus on leasing efforts and revenue generation, expense control, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Manages and maintains all shopping centers to the high standards established by the Irvine Company.
• Ensures a safe and pleasant shopping environment and preservation of the center’s physical assets, including compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, property and life safety requirements.
• Ensures tenant compliance with lease requirements.
• Takes a leadership role in the evaluation, planning and execution of enhancement and redevelopment projects at the properties.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with retailers; monitors and supports merchant and property performance through frequent communication with tenants.
• Serves as the main point of contact for new tenants from lease execution, construction and opening, and throughout the lease term.
• Maintains strong relationships with local businesses, governmental agencies and community organizations.
• Performs regular analytical review of all data including rent roll, occupancy, sales, market data, etc., and communicates/ recommends and implements appropriate actions based on all information.

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in retail management. Regional shopping center management experience preferred.
• CSM designation preferred; CABRE Salesperson License preferred.
• Strong supervisory experience including hiring, performance reviews, and employee coaching.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with proven ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google suite software to meet reporting, correspondence and budgeting requirements.