Leasing Representative

Job overview

The Leasing Representative role is hybrid in Chicago, IL. The posting states competitive pay and an expected base salary range of $70,000–$90,000, plus variable compensation including commission and bonus. DLC owns, operates, and manages open-air retail shopping centers. The representative develops and executes leasing plans for a portfolio of properties, identifies prospective tenants, negotiates leases, and supports leasing budgets and marketing strategies. The role helps advance deals from letters of intent through store openings while working with retailers, brokers, and internal teams.

What you'll do

• Identify prospective tenants through cold calling and canvassing
• build relationships with local and national retailers and real estate brokers
• draft and negotiate new leases and renewals
• contribute to annual leasing budgets
• develop and implement leasing and marketing strategies
• monitor assigned markets, competing centers, rents, and trends
• move deals from letter of intent to grand opening.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

leasing representative

hybrid

chicago il

dlc management

retail real estate

shopping centers

tenant prospecting

lease negotiation

leasing strategy

$70,000–$90,000 base

commission

bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) company match
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 20+ paid days off annually
• 13+ paid holidays in addition to PTO
• paid parental leave
• training, development, and mentorship.

Why this role

The posting describes a hybrid work model, 20+ paid days off annually, 13+ paid holidays in addition to PTO, paid parental leave, training and development, mentorship, and industry event access.

About the employer

DLC Management Corp. is hiring for this role. Industry: Nonresidential Property Managers. Sector: 53.