Job Description

Title: Investment & Leasing Associate, New York City

Employment: Full-Time

Location: Queens Office / 147-35 Farmers Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434

Contact: Jane Finkenstaedt: jfinkenstaedt@seagisproperty.com or Brian Tozer: btozer@seagisproperty.com

Company Overview:

Seagis Property Group was founded in 2005 and is a leading owner of industrial real estate in New Jersey, New York Cityand South Florida. Our investment strategy is focused on the acquisition of strategically located warehouse buildings and development sites that will have an enduring niche within our markets for years to come. Today, Seagis owns and operates 200 buildings totaling 13 million square feet and servicing approximately 600 tenants. We are headquartered in suburban Philadelphia (Conshohocken, PA) and have three regional offices in East Rutherford, NJ, Queens NY, and Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The company currently operates with 60 team members.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a highly motivated, self-starter to join our NYC team based in our regional office next to JFK Airport.

This position is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals passionate about real estate, customer relationships, sales and leasing. This role will assist market leadership in growing and leasing Seagis’ portfolio within the New York City market and help provide strategic direction and operational execution in all facets of building acquisitions and leasing efforts. The position will require market analysis, prospecting, qualifying, negotiation, and deal-closing under the guidance of experienced mentors and will be hands-on, boots on the ground training with tremendous upside for advancement in the business. This is an incredible opportunity to learn about the investment and leasing side of the business with an established, long-term industrial owner in New York City.

Responsibilities to Include:

• Leasing Support:

o Lead leasing activity, specifically on renewals to maximize the value of the portfolio

o Work alongside senior team members to draft lease proposals, negotiate terms, and learn to handle legal and financial aspects of a lease transaction

o Create and cultivate a robust leasing pipeline by identifying potential tenants to lease our available spaces

o Attend and represent Seagis at lease showings and tours

o Schedule and conduct site visits for prospects and customers, highlighting features of our industrial properties.

o Establish and maintain positive relationships with broker communities

• Acquisition Support:

o Work with experienced mentors to identify and pursue existing building opportunities by calling on, emailing, and meeting with owners of industrial and warehouse properties across New York City. Canvass and catalog all target properties while entering owner detail, property information, and all correspondence into our CRM database.

o Establish and maintain positive relationships with brokers and landlords through cold-calling, networking events, online research, and referrals

o Work alongside senior team members to draft purchase offers and negotiate key business terms

• Market Research and Analysis:

o Be the source of information for New York City by collecting, reviewing, and sharing comparable lease and sale details as well as local industrial real estate trends such as vacancy rates, rental rates, and supply and demand trends. Obtain granular, block-by-block knowledge to know and understand all the nuances of New York City and what drives space demand.

o Conduct research and gather information as needed, internally and externally to achieve team goals; this could include portfolio and economic market data and research

o Perform due diligence on properties including using comps, site visits, market data and trends

o Participate in training programs, industry conferences, and local associations specific to the neighborhoods, airports and local community.

• Customer Relationship Management:

o Maintain ongoing communication with customers and prospects, providing updates on and fostering long-term relationships to generate repeatable business and referrals

o Build, maintain, grow and nurture quality relationships with existing and prospective customers and develop an in-depth understanding of our customers (their business, strategies, and trends that impact their need for space) to improve customer experience

• Administration Tasks:

o Manage listings on real estate platforms, (i.e. CoStar) update databases, and prepare marketing materials such as flyers, signage and marketing materials, as needed

o Work with local teams and brokerage partners to develop branding strategies for leasing flyers, marketing signs, and marketing plans

o Perform marketing activities to include prospecting customers, marketing to brokers and agents, developing presentations and writing lease proposals

Qualifications:

• Emotional intelligence and skills in building strong relationships with colleagues and customers

• 1–4 years of full-time work experience with demonstrable skills gained through relevant work in real estate

• Superior analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving capability

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including high self-awareness, humility, and a growth mindset

• Demonstrated skill in navigating ambiguity and managing complexity.

• Ability to grasp primary real estate market economics - market demand and supply, vacancy, absorption, micro and macro issues relating to properties.

• High degree of discretion and judgement

• Sound judgement and discretion in confidential matters and information

• Strong organizational, written, and verbal skills

• Own and execute projects when assigned

• Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and situations

• Proficient computer skills including all Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint). CoStar experience a plus.

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