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The Manager, Specialty Leasing and Tenant Relations position at Allied REIT is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Executive/Management field.

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Full-time or part-time position

Manager, Specialty Leasing and Tenant Relations at Allied REIT

Manager, Specialty Leasing and Tenant Relations

The Well is looking for a Manager, Specialty Leasing and Tenant Relations to join our team.

As the Manager, Specialty Leasing and Tenant Relations, you play a key role in shaping team culture and driving performance at The Well. You are responsible for sourcing and securing new clients, strengthening industry relationships and maximizing projected revenue. In doing so, you help deliver the distinctive experience our tenants and visitors expect at The Well.

What is The Well?

The Well is a unique and innovative joint venture between Allied and Riocan.

Located at Spadina and Front, The Well brings together three million square feet of retail, office, and residential space constructed over 7.7 acres. Through this, The Well sets the stage for meaningful experiences that draw people from down the street and across the globe to eat, shop, work, live and play in Toronto.

What will you do?

Design, build and scale The Wells specialty leasing program, including kiosks, pop-ups, temporary in-line space, storage and experiential activations.
Establish and execute the vision, strategy, standards and operating processes for specialty leasing in alignment with The Wells brand and long-term objectives.
Drive ancillary revenue through specialty leasing, sponsorships, partnerships, activations, digital and static centre media, telecom license agreements and film and media productions.
Proactively source, curate and secure innovative local, national and emerging brands that enhance tenant mix and elevate the customer experience.
Identify, support and incubate start-up entrepreneurs within the specialty leasing program.
Prepare, negotiate and execute binding license agreements with temporary tenants.
Develop pricing strategies, performance benchmarks, forecasting models and measurable success metrics.
Monitor performance, prepare forecasts and drive continuous improvement initiatives to maximize revenue and NOI.

Entrepreneurial Leadership & Innovation
Act as an internal entrepreneur, identifying new concepts, partnerships and activation opportunities across the property.
Test, iterate and refine specialty leasing formats based on performance data, customer feedback and market trends.
Collaborate with Marketing, Digital and Experience teams to integrate specialty leasing into broader placemaking, sponsorship and experiential strategies.
Champion bold ideas that enhance vibrancy, traffic and brand relevance even where no precedent exists.
Present and articulate a best-in-class vision for the property to existing and prospective tenants and partners.

Tenant Relations
Serve as a senior relationship lead and first point of contact for temporary and specialty tenants.
Foster strong, trust-based partnerships with tenants through transparent communication and proactive problem-solving.
Support tenant onboarding, openings and ongoing operations with a solutions-oriented mindset.
Act as a connector between tenants and internal teams to resolve issues efficiently while ensuring alignment with property standards and agreements.

CrossFunctional Collaboration & Delivery
Lead Partnership Brand Meetings between RioCan and Allied stakeholders.
Partner closely with Leasing, Property Management, Marketing, Operations, Programming and Finance teams to ensure alignment and seamless execution.
Support retail programming, seasonal initiatives and on-site events that drive engagement and performance.
Lead the planning and execution of on-site activations and events, including permitting, logistics, community partnerships, operations and post-event performance analysis.
Oversee the sourcing, onboarding and management of vendors, event concepts and artists that enhance the customer experience.
Maintain consistent communication with Property Management to ensure activations, sponsorships and installations are executed according to plan.
Coordinate with suppliers and contractors to ensure timely delivery, installation and strike of programs and seasonal dcor.

Leadership Responsibilities
Coach and work with the Specialist, Retail Partnerships to achieve individual and property objectives.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture across departments.
Contribute to the development of annual personal and property-level goals.
Conduct regular performance reviews and track progress against objectives.
Provide clear, constructive feedback through one-on-one meetings, department discussions and ongoing communication.

Financial Management
Oversee preparation of financial reporting related to specialty leasing, activations, sponsorships and temporary retail sales.
Monitor monthly expenses and performance against budget.
Conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective strategies to the General Manager.
Prepare annual specialty leasing budgets and contribute to broader asset-level budgeting processes.
Analyze revenue and expense assumptions to ensure accurate forecasting and achievement of target projections.
Prepare detailed monthly performance reports on activations, sponsorships and specialty leasing to ensure NOI targets are achieved.

What are we looking for?

58+ years of experience in specialty leasing, retail leasing, tenant relations or commercial real estate within a shopping centre or mixed-use environment.
Proven ability to generate new sales strategies and revenue streams.
Strong negotiation, relationship management and influencing skills.
Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort operating autonomously and managing ambiguity.
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse cultures and business owners.
Highly organized, self-motivated and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Individual pay is determined by work location and other factors, including relevant experience, education/training and internal equity.

Note: The listed salary range does not reflect total compensation and rewards. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Who are we?

Allied Properties REIT (TSE:AP.UN) is a leading owner and operator of distinctive urban workspace in Canadas major cities. Allieds business is providing knowledge-based organizations with distinctive urban environments for creativity and connectivity.

We are also a great place to work. Allied is listed as a 2025 Best Employer in Canada as part of Mercers Best Employers global certification, which distinguishes organizations that demonstrate strong results in employee engagement, organizational agility, engaging leadership and talent focus.

We are committed to hiring the most qualified candidates with a dedication towards supporting diversity, equity and inclusion across our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, origin, sexual orientation, disability and socioeconomic background.

Note: If you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We will work with you to provide as seamless a recruitment experience as possible.

$80,000 - $100,000 a year

Manager, Specialty Leasing and Tenant Relations at Allied REIT – Toronto, South Dakota

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