Leasing Manager

**Leasing Manager - Inside Edge Properties Ltd.**

**About the Company**

Inside Edge Properties (IEP) is a fully integrated real estate investment and management firm dedicated to building long-term value through strategic ownership, repositioning, and proactive management of commercial properties. Guided by disciplined investment strategies and innovative thinking, we invest in and operate real estate assets across the greater Ottawa area.

IEP specializes in enhancing value through strategic leasing, operational efficiencies, targeted capital improvements, and redevelopment opportunities. We utilize an institutional-grade financial reporting platform that delivers clear, detailed, and timely information, keeping investors informed and reinforcing confidence in their investments.

Highly focused and driven professionals are the backbone of our firm. Our culture is built on collaboration, integrity, and excellence. We strive to foster an environment that attracts and empowers the best talent in the industry. Our track record of delivering exceptional investor returns is built on a foundation of shared values: transparency, trust, and a relentless focus on results.

**The Role**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Develop and execute strategic leasing plans, marketing initiatives, and promotional campaigns to maximize portfolio occupancy and rental income.
- Identify market opportunities, conduct competitive analysis, and recommend rent positioning.
- Coordinate property tours, prepare proposals, and ensure lease documentation is accurate and compliant; ensure leasing activity complies with internal policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective tenants.
- Manage lease renewals, expansions, and relocations to maximize tenant retention and asset performance.

**Detailed Duties**
- Oversee all leasing activities for office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use properties including marketing, prospect engagement, negotiation, and closing of lease transactions.
- Prepare and review marketing materials and listing content to ensure accuracy, quality, and brand consistency.
- Proactively canvass and cold call prospective tenants, maintaining an active pipeline of qualified leads.
- In consultation with legal counsel, prepare, negotiate, and execute lease proposals, offers to lease, and leases.
- Monitor all existing tenancies and expiries. Prepare and negotiate lease renewals, expansions, and relocations.
- Conduct regular property and site visits to assess conditions, signage, and leasing opportunities, ensuring properties are well presented to prospective tenants.
- Coordinate with project management team to ensure any construction work required under the lease is completed and to ensure that all other conditions under the lease agreements are being met.
- Coordinate with the property management and finance teams to onboard new tenants.
- Review and understand financial reports including budgets, rent rolls, and proformas and prepare net effective rent calculations and deal comparison analyses.
- Prepare monthly leasing reports, annual budgets, leasing plans, and other reporting as required for executive leadership and clients.
- Maintain ongoing communication and positive relationships with tenants, addressing concerns promptly and supporting long-term tenant retention.
- Strengthen industry contacts and maintain a strong presence in the brokerage community and industry associations to enhance visibility and deal flow.
- Stay informed of local market conditions, zoning changes, and competing developments that could affect the portfolio’s performance.
- Contribute to process improvements, technology adoption, and cross-departmental initiatives that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of leasing operations.
- Support corporate objectives, growth initiatives, and strategic planning efforts as directed by senior management.

**Skills and Qualifications**
- Must be a licenced Salesperson or Broker with the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO).
- Diploma or degree in business, finance, real estate, marketing, or a related discipline.
- Additional professional designations or certifications will be considered an asset.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in commercial leasing; managerial experience is an asset.
- Experience working with government departments or agencies is preferred.
- Effective negotiation skills and proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships with tenants, brokers, and internal teams.
- Currently holds a valid G driver’s license and has reliable access to a personal vehicle.
- Strong proficiency in Office 365 (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook).
- Strong proficiency in CRM or property management software (e.g. Yardi) would be an asset.
- Excellent critical thinking skills with a knack for creative problem solving.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple requests and dead