Assistant Vice President, Leasing (Sunset Park)

Our Vision : To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses.     Our Mission :  Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.   Position Overview:   Reporting to the Vice President, Asset Management - Leasing & Portfolio Management, the Assistant Vice President will be part of the Sunset Park district team , supporting the implementation of a vision and strategy for the equitable development, activation, and oversight of the Sunset Park industrial waterfront. This work spans planning, leasing, placemaking, and comprehensive management of three City-owned industrial properties: the Brooklyn Army Terminal, Bush Terminal, and the Brooklyn Wholesale Meat Market (BWMM).     Under the direction of the VP of Leasing and Portfolio Management, the AVP will contribute to executing leasing strategies across assets, helping to create a diverse tenant mix that delivers on policy and revenue goals through market engagement, prospecting, deal negotiation, and lease execution.     Essential Duties & Responsibilities:   Conduct market and consumer research , competitive analyses, and property tours to inform tenanting plans . Track and report relevant business data , expansion plans, and industry trends in collaboration with the Business Development team.   Serve as the Leasing team’s liaison to the brokerage community by maintaining current contact lists, coordinating property tours , and organizing events that expand the prospect pipeline and strengthen market presence.   Identify and engage prospective tenants, respond to inquiries , conduct site tours , maintain an active prospect list , and support portfolio-wide business development efforts.   Coordinate integrated marketing efforts across the properties with the Marketing Department , including developing and executing outreach strategies to attract businesses to available spaces.   Support budgeting and financial reporting for all three assets , including preparing and managing cash flow projections and tracking commission-related expenses throughout the fiscal year.   Collaborate with the Legal Department to negotiate lease agreements and renewals for the Sunset Park portfolio in alignment with budget targets, market rents , and Portfolio Management’s mission-driven asset management mandate.   Manage lease transactions from proposal preparation through execution, including coordinating the approval process and serving as the primary contact for tenant communications.   Coordinate with the Property Operations team to collect site data, facilitate tenant move-ins, and support the maintenance of site conditions.   Other duties as assigned.      Qualifications: .    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Real Estate, or other related fields   5+ years of experience in commercial real estate brokerage, preferably with manufacturing and industrial assets    Experience with commercial real estate development, asset management, private equity, management consulting, urban planning, economic development and/or related field   Detailed understanding of the leasing pipeline and process, from prospecting to lease execution   Proven ability to devel op, execute, and commu nicate strategic plans independently to diverse audiences    Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with close attention to detail and a solutions-oriented approach   Effective written, verbal, and analytical communicator; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite   Experience in lease negotiation and document drafting   Experience with construction, property management, incl uding working directly with property managers and tenants   Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with close attention to detail and a solutions-oriented approach   Ability to work on-site in South Brooklyn up to 3 days per week   NYC residency is required within 180 days of hire.   Preferred Qualifications:   Licensed NYC broker    Experience in industrial campus planning, industrial policy, construction and property management, and/or manufacturing and distribution sectors       Market research and/or appraisal experience       Experience with MRI and Microsoft Dynamic software    Salary Range $120,000 — $123,000 USD About Us :  New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy .   N YCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance .  We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:    Generous employer subsidized health insurance  Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans   Vision and hearing benefits Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care   Short term and long-term disability coverage 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage Up to 25 vacation days Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks Retirement savings programs Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan Tuition Reimbursement program Continuing education and professional development Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer College savings plan Backup childcare   Gym membership discounts A Calm.com membership for mindful