Leasing Representative

Whitestone is seeking a Leasing Representative to drive the growth and performance of its Phoenix-area retail portfolio. This field-based role is ideal for a relationship-driven leasing or sales professional who enjoys meeting people, connecting with tenants and business owners, and taking deals from first contact through lease execution to strengthen the tenant mix at our neighborhood, community, and lifestyle centers.Key ResponsibilitiesCommunity Presence & Relationship BuildingMaintain visible presence at assigned properties and across Greater Phoenix, including Scottsdale, Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe, and the East and West ValleyBuild trusted relationships with tenants, business owners, restaurant operators, brokers, and prospective retailers to source leasing opportunitiesUnderstand tenant business models, customer behavior, and Phoenix demand drivers such as population growth, new residential development, and seasonal visitorsRepresent Whitestone as a professional, market-facing ambassadorStrategic LeasingCreate and execute a leasing plan for each propertyCurate the tenant mix to grow asset value, customer traffic, and merchandising strengthIdentify unmet neighborhood needs and recruit complementary retail, restaurant, service, and anchor conceptsEvaluate prospective tenants’ fit and present leasing strategies backed by market and demographic researchDeal ExecutionProspect local, regional, and national retail, restaurant, service, and big-box usersNegotiate letters of intent and leases with internal and external partnersManage deals from prospecting through lease execution, buildout, and store openingCoordinate with construction, property management, legal, and finance teamsMarket IntelligenceTrack Phoenix-area submarkets, competing centers, leasing trends, and retailer expansions, relocations, closures, and emerging conceptsAnalyze demographics, traffic patterns, competitive gaps, and merchandising opportunitiesRecommend ways to improve occupancy, tenant mix, and long-term center valueWhat Makes Someone Successful in this RolePassionate about retail real estate and helping businesses growEnjoys being in the market and building lasting relationships with owners, operators, brokers, and regional and national tenantsUnderstands how tenants make money and how the right tenant mix creates long-term property valueSkills & QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Communications, Real Estate, or a related field preferred3+ years in retail leasing, commercial real estate, brokerage, or tenant representation preferredExperience with restaurant, franchise, local, regional, and/or national big-box tenants preferredStrong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skillsAbility to analyze markets, demographics, tenant demand, and competitionSelf-directed, proactive, and comfortable working in the field regularlyWhy Join WhitestoneAt Whitestone, leasing is more than filling space—it’s shaping retail centers that serve their communities. This entrepreneurial, market-facing role puts you at the center of decisions that shape the future of our properties.If you love prospecting, building relationships, and bringing great concepts to life across the Phoenix metro, we’d like to hear from you.