Retail Leasing Specialist
The Archer Group, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Archer Group Real Estate is a boutique brokerage focused on urban infill retail, mixed‑use placemaking, and experiential leasing. We partner with developers, landlords, and brands to curate dynamic, community‑driven environments across Tampa Bay and Central Florida.
Retail Leasing Specialist Archer Group Real Estate – Tampa Bay / Central Florida
About Archer Group Real Estate Archer Group Real Estate is a boutique brokerage focused on urban infill retail, mixed‑use placemaking, and experiential leasing. We partner with developers, landlords, and brands to curate dynamic, community‑driven environments across Tampa Bay and Central Florida.
Position Overview The Retail Leasing Specialist will play a key role in executing leasing strategy across a portfolio of high‑profile mixed‑use and retail developments. This role is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and closing deals with best‑in‑class tenants while helping shape the merchandising vision of each project. This is a highly entrepreneurial role suited for someone who understands how great places are built—not just leased.
Key Responsibilities Leasing & Deal Execution
Prospect, source, and secure retail, restaurant, and experiential tenants
Negotiate Letters of Intent and lease agreements on behalf of landlords
Manage deals from initial outreach through execution and opening
Maintain strong pipeline reporting and leasing activity tracking
Tenant Curation & Strategy
Collaborate with ownership to define and refine tenant mix strategies
Identify emerging brands and concepts aligned with each project’s vision
Actively recruit local, regional, and national tenants
Travel to key markets to source and meet with prospective tenants
Client & Landlord Representation
Serve as a trusted advisor to landlords on positioning, pricing, and merchandising
Provide market insights, leasing comps, and strategic recommendations
Assist in asset repositioning and lease‑up strategies
Marketing & Business Development
Support leasing campaigns, outreach initiatives, and industry events
Build and maintain relationships with brokers, tenants, and operators
Contribute to project storytelling, branding, and placemaking efforts
Qualifications
3–7+ years of commercial real estate experience, preferably in retail leasing
Strong understanding of retail, restaurant, and mixed‑use environments
Proven ability to source deals and close transactions
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow‑through
Self‑starter with an entrepreneurial mindset
Preferred Experience
Experience with ground‑up developments or adaptive reuse projects
Existing relationships with retail and restaurant operators
Familiarity with the Tampa Bay / Florida retail market
What Sets This Role Apart
Work on thoughtfully curated, design‑forward projects—not commodity retail
Direct involvement in shaping tenant mix and placemaking strategy
Opportunity to collaborate with developers, brands, and creatives
Exposure to unique leasing assignments that go beyond traditional brokerage
Compensation
Commission-based
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Retail Leasing Specialist Archer Group Real Estate – Tampa Bay / Central Florida
About Archer Group Real Estate Archer Group Real Estate is a boutique brokerage focused on urban infill retail, mixed‑use placemaking, and experiential leasing. We partner with developers, landlords, and brands to curate dynamic, community‑driven environments across Tampa Bay and Central Florida.
Position Overview The Retail Leasing Specialist will play a key role in executing leasing strategy across a portfolio of high‑profile mixed‑use and retail developments. This role is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and closing deals with best‑in‑class tenants while helping shape the merchandising vision of each project. This is a highly entrepreneurial role suited for someone who understands how great places are built—not just leased.
Key Responsibilities Leasing & Deal Execution
Prospect, source, and secure retail, restaurant, and experiential tenants
Negotiate Letters of Intent and lease agreements on behalf of landlords
Manage deals from initial outreach through execution and opening
Maintain strong pipeline reporting and leasing activity tracking
Tenant Curation & Strategy
Collaborate with ownership to define and refine tenant mix strategies
Identify emerging brands and concepts aligned with each project’s vision
Actively recruit local, regional, and national tenants
Travel to key markets to source and meet with prospective tenants
Client & Landlord Representation
Serve as a trusted advisor to landlords on positioning, pricing, and merchandising
Provide market insights, leasing comps, and strategic recommendations
Assist in asset repositioning and lease‑up strategies
Marketing & Business Development
Support leasing campaigns, outreach initiatives, and industry events
Build and maintain relationships with brokers, tenants, and operators
Contribute to project storytelling, branding, and placemaking efforts
Qualifications
3–7+ years of commercial real estate experience, preferably in retail leasing
Strong understanding of retail, restaurant, and mixed‑use environments
Proven ability to source deals and close transactions
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow‑through
Self‑starter with an entrepreneurial mindset
Preferred Experience
Experience with ground‑up developments or adaptive reuse projects
Existing relationships with retail and restaurant operators
Familiarity with the Tampa Bay / Florida retail market
What Sets This Role Apart
Work on thoughtfully curated, design‑forward projects—not commodity retail
Direct involvement in shaping tenant mix and placemaking strategy
Opportunity to collaborate with developers, brands, and creatives
Exposure to unique leasing assignments that go beyond traditional brokerage
Compensation
Commission-based
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