Senior Leasing Representative

As a Highwoods Senior Leasing Representative you will be responsible for securing prospective customers and developing relationships to secure long-term tenancy in our remarkable workplaces that inspire and support growth community and connection.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for new business development; researching prospective customers and conducting cold calls
• Understands inventory to properly answer / match inquiry calls and available space
• Builds good working relationships with brokers and existing customers
• Coordinates and leads property tours for prospective customers
• Coordinates space planning activities between customers and architects / construction teams
• Utilizes proprietary leasing analysis software
• Prepares lease proposals and reviews; negotiates lease terms with customers and brokers through execution
• Attends customer punch list walk-throughs
• Assists in preparation of annual leasing budgets
• Actively participates in local Commercial Real Estate organizations (NAIOP Chamber of Commerce etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES:

• Excellent and effective organizational and time management skills
• High interpersonal relationship skills and strong work ethic
• Strong sales skills
• Detail-oriented and analytical
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Computer proficiency
• Real Estate License or attained within six months of hire

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree required preferably in business economics or marketing
• Minimum of five years of experience in sales commercial leasing or property management preferred

Why Join Our Team

At Highwoods you will be part of our people-focused culture which is a supportive environment where your growth and success are as important as that of our customers. With our customer-centric design everything we do is driven by the goal of delivering greater value to our customers their teams and our shareholders. We build and operate spaces that are more than workplaces; they are vibrant parts of the community where success and creativity flourish.

What Sets Us Apart

As part of the Highwoods team youre not just taking on a job; youre joining a culture that values integrity collaboration and growth. We believe our culture is the key to success in the dynamic world of commercial real estate. Every member of our team plays a role in defining and upholding this cultureits not just words on a page but a way of working and living every day. We are more than just a commercial real estate company-we are in the business of creating remarkable workplaces that inspire and support growth community and connection.

Our mission is to build environments and experiences that empower our teammates and customers to achieve more together. When you join Highwoods youll bring your unique skills experiences and values to life through our shared mission. Together we create a thriving workplace where every teammate has the support and opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones and video conferencing physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work is of a general office nature; while performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit stand stoop balance walk kneel crouch talk hear and see; required to use arms and hands to reach; typing on computer keyboard and using phone is required. Must be able to inspect all areas of the properties including roof and/or basement.

May occasionally lift push or pull up to 20 pounds. This job may be exposed to construction sites and various weather conditions.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of essential responsibilities and requirements. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties skills or working conditions associated with the position.

Required Experience:

Senior IC