Specialty Leasing Associate
Position Title: Specialty Leasing Associate
Location: Caguas, PR
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
Req ID: R384-2025
Description:
******Unless specifically contracted, resumes from recruiting agencies are not being accepted for this position.****** The future is bright, and we’re looking for smart, capable and driven people who will share our values and flourish at Kimco - North America's largest publicly traded owner and operator of open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and mixed-used assets.
We are currently seeking a Specialty Leasing Associate who will work under the direction of a Specialty Leasing Director and have responsibility for growing ancillary revenues across the Puerto Rico portfolio. Ancillary revenue categories include temporary and common area leasing, carts & kiosks, advertising & sponsorships, and other shopper amenities. This is an associate-level sales position with growth potential designed to develop the candidate’s skills in the areas of lead generation, lease negotiation, existing tenant relationship management and other functions related to specialty leasing.
The right candidate will have 1-2 years of exposure to traditional or specialty leasing in a retail setting, or comparable sales experience that could prove transferrable to specialty leasing. A successful candidate will be self-motivated and organized, work independently, be able to negotiate and close deals quickly, have strong written and verbal communication with tenants and colleagues, demonstrate technical capabilities with web-based data applications and demonstrate a level of enthusiasm for learning retail leasing from the ground-up.
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Collaborating with regional leasing and property management personnel to develop merchandising and leasing strategies for key assets and vacancies
Sourcing small shop opportunities within an assigned portfolio, responding to prospective tenant and broker inquiries and generating leads through digital and in-person canvassing, cold calling and networking
Developing a knowledge of Salesforce including digital marketing, lead capture, deal evaluation, deal input & approval, legal workflow and leasing pipeline reporting
Prepare Letters of Intent (LOIs), License Agreements, Renewal Documents, Amendments, and any other legal documentation required, in coordination with Legal procedures and approvals.
Present available spaces and specialty leasing opportunities to prospective clients.
Actively supporting the coordination of all marketing events in collaboration with the Property Management Team.
Partnering with the legal department as lease documentation is drafted and negotiated
Partnering with the marketing department in developing campaign strategies and tactics for promoting specific vacancies to key audiences
Partnering with the collections department to ensure that all rents are booked correctly, being collected on time and adjusted as needed
Maintaining key documentation related to upcoming license expirations, vacancies, marketing packages, category exclusives, site restrictions and other information of relevance to the leasing team
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Prior leasing or B2B sales experience of at least 1-2 years
Puerto Rico Real Estate license is preferred
Fully bilingual in English and Spanish
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications
Knowledge of Salesforce CRM, electronic marketing platforms, social media and other leasing technology is preferred but not a prerequisite
Strong work ethic, communication and negotiation skills
******Unless specifically contracted, resumes from recruiting agencies are not being accepted for this position.****** The future is bright, and we’re looking for smart, capable and driven people who will share our values and flourish at Kimco - North America's largest publicly traded owner and operator of open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and mixed-used assets.
We are currently seeking a Specialty Leasing Associate who will work under the direction of a Specialty Leasing Director and have responsibility for growing ancillary revenues across the Puerto Rico portfolio. Ancillary revenue categories include temporary and common area leasing, carts & kiosks, advertising & sponsorships, and other shopper amenities. This is an associate-level sales position with growth potential designed to develop the candidate’s skills in the areas of lead generation, lease negotiation, existing tenant relationship management and other functions related to specialty leasing.
The right candidate will have 1-2 years of exposure to traditional or specialty leasing in a retail setting, or comparable sales experience that could prove transferrable to specialty leasing. A successful candidate will be self-motivated and organized, work independently, be able to negotiate and close deals quickly, have strong written and verbal communication with tenants and colleagues, demonstrate technical capabilities with web-based data applications and demonstrate a level of enthusiasm for learning retail leasing from the ground-up.
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Collaborating with regional leasing and property management personnel to develop merchandising and leasing strategies for key assets and vacancies
Sourcing small shop opportunities within an assigned portfolio, responding to prospective tenant and broker inquiries and generating leads through digital and in-person canvassing, cold calling and networking
Developing a knowledge of Salesforce including digital marketing, lead capture, deal evaluation, deal input & approval, legal workflow and leasing pipeline reporting
Prepare Letters of Intent (LOIs), License Agreements, Renewal Documents, Amendments, and any other legal documentation required, in coordination with Legal procedures and approvals.
Present available spaces and specialty leasing opportunities to prospective clients.
Actively supporting the coordination of all marketing events in collaboration with the Property Management Team.
Partnering with the legal department as lease documentation is drafted and negotiated
Partnering with the marketing department in developing campaign strategies and tactics for promoting specific vacancies to key audiences
Partnering with the collections department to ensure that all rents are booked correctly, being collected on time and adjusted as needed
Maintaining key documentation related to upcoming license expirations, vacancies, marketing packages, category exclusives, site restrictions and other information of relevance to the leasing team
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Prior leasing or B2B sales experience of at least 1-2 years
Puerto Rico Real Estate license is preferred
Fully bilingual in English and Spanish
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications
Knowledge of Salesforce CRM, electronic marketing platforms, social media and other leasing technology is preferred but not a prerequisite
Strong work ethic, communication and negotiation skills
** Kimco Realty is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veteran/Disability **
About Us:
Kimco's mission is to create destinations for everyday living that inspire a sense of community and deliver value to our many stakeholders.
Kimco Realty® (NYSE: KIM) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) and leading owner and operator of high-quality, open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and mixed-use properties in the United States. The company’s portfolio is strategically concentrated in the first-ring suburbs of the top major metropolitan markets, including high-barrier-to-entry coastal markets and Sun Belt cities. Its tenant mix is focused on essential, necessity-based goods and services that drive multiple shopping trips per week.
Publicly traded on the NYSE since 1991 and included in the S&P 500 Index, the company has specialized in shopping center ownership, management, acquisitions, and value-enhancing redevelopment activities for more than 65 years. With a proven commitment to corporate responsibility, Kimco Realty is a recognized industry leader in this area. As of September 30, 2025, the company owned interests in 564 U.S. shopping centers and mixed-use assets comprising 100 million square feet of gross leasable space.
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