Associate, Leasing

Please review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice . About Us Perform Properties is a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company focused on high‑performing retail and office properties with people‑appeal - vibrant spaces where people actively choose to work, shop, and gather. With expertise in transactions, development, leasing, and management, we oversee approximately 30 million square feet of properties across the U.S. Our culture is built on our OneTeam foundation - a shared commitment to collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing across roles, teams, and time zones. Guided by this foundation, our OneTeam Core Values define how we show up every day: · Act with Intention · Make It Happen · Raise the Bar · Stay Curious · Win as One Join a team where performance and partnership go hand in hand. Role Summary Under direction of SVP, Leasing, and working closely with various departments including but not limited to Legal, Operations, Construction & Development, Ancillary Income, Asset Management to negotiate and execute retail leases in assigned portfolio. Primary focus will be lease renewal deals with existing tenants and support of the portfolio in the Eastern Region. This role reports to the VP, Leasing and is based in the office, 5 days a week. Essential Job Functions Support retail leasing strategy across a portfolio of open-air retail and mixed-use properties, focusing on driving occupancy and long-term asset performance Source, identify, and qualify prospective tenants ranging from national retailers to local and emerging brands to support a curated tenant mix Assist in negotiating and executing lease transactions, including letters of intent, new leases, renewals, and amendments Maintain leasing pipeline, CRM systems, and reporting tools to track deal flow, activity, and forecasting Conduct market research, tenant mix analysis, and competitive benchmarking to inform merchandising strategy and leasing decisions Partner with leasing, asset management, development, and property management teams to align leasing efforts with overall property performance goals Coordinate property tours, broker outreach, and tenant presentations to drive leasing activity and exposure Prepare leasing packages, site plans, financial analyses, and internal approval materials for proposed transactions Review tenant financials, concepts, and business plans to support underwriting and deal evaluation Support leasing-related processes, including document coordination, execution, and compliance with lease terms Track key performance metrics such as occupancy, rental rates, and tenant sales performance to support portfolio optimization Build and maintain relationships with brokers, tenants, and internal stakeholders to foster long-term partnerships Contribute to the creation of community-focused retail environments through a curated mix of retail, dining, and experiential tenants Support tenants from initial outreach through…