Brand Overview:maurices is a women’s apparel retailer that celebrates feel good fashion for real life. It’s committed to its service with style promise and offering affordable fashion that takes women from workday to weekend and all of life’s adventures in between. With inclusive sizing from 0-24, maurices is famous for its versatile styles including key categories such as denim, dresses, tops, and more. Established in 1931, maurices operates 935 stores in communities across North America. Discover even more fashion at maurices.com.

Ready to apply? We currently have an opportunity for a Real Estate Leasing Manager to join our team located at our Corporate Office-maurices-Duluth, MN 55802.

Ready to help bring feel good fashion for real life™ to hometowns across North America?  Join our family of amazing individuals in our corporate office in Duluth, Minnesota, ranked one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in 2019. Since 1931, we’ve helped women look and feel their best every day — making maurices not only a special place to shop, but a great place to work and connect. Apply today!

Position Overview:

General Description

The Leasing Manager is responsible for managing key components of the company’s real estate portfolio, including negotiating leases, assessing potential retail locations, and supporting the execution of the company’s long‑term real estate strategy. With 3–5 years of relevant experience, this role operates with increasing independence and contributes to profitable, well‑informed site recommendations and lease decisions.

The Leasing Manager partners closely with Legal, Store Planning, Construction, Finance, and other internal teams, and builds strong working relationships with landlords, developers, and brokers.

Core Responsibilities

Lease Negotiation & Portfolio Management

Independently negotiate lease renewals, relocations, terminations, and new store opportunities.Evaluate deal economics to ensure alignment with company profitability standards.Prepare and present thorough deal packages and recommendations for Real Estate Committee approval.Monitor and act on lease critical dates, ensuring risk mitigation and proactive management.

Market Evaluation & Site Strategy

Review demographic data, co‑tenancy conditions, competition, and market trends to assess site viability.Conduct market tours to evaluate new and existing sites for visibility, accessibility, and customer potential.Provide data‑driven recommendations for new stores and relocations that reflect both market analytics and in‑person evaluations.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Partner with Legal to review business terms and ensure leases protect company interests.Coordinate with Store Planning and Construction on layouts, timelines, landlord deliverables, and site readiness.Collaborate with Real Estate Analytics and Finance to support accurate financial modeling and reporting.

Landlord & Developer Relationship Management

Serve as the primary contact for designated landlords, brokers, and developers.Build strong professional relationships that support effective negotiations and a healthy portfolio.Manage ongoing landlord communications with clarity, professionalism, and alignment to company needs.

Systems, Reporting & Process Management

Navigate real estate system data (e.g., Lucernex) for accuracy of lease terms, financials, and critical dates.Prepare reports, dashboards, and portfolio updates for Real Estate leadership.Identify opportunities to improve processes, streamline deal flow, and enhance portfolio insights.

Skills & Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Marketing, or related field preferred.

Experience

3–5 years of experience in commercial real estate, retail leasing, brokerage, or related field.Experience negotiating lease terms and working with multi‑unit retail portfolios preferred.Familiarity with shopping center environments and landlord practices is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

Strong negotiation and analytical skills with the ability to balance financial, strategic, and operational factors.Ability to interpret demographic and market data, financial models, and site metrics.Strong relationship‑building, communication, and influencing skills.Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with mapping tools, CoStar, or real estate systems (e.g., Lucernex) preferred.

Travel Requirements

Travel 20–30% for market tours, site evaluations, landlord meetings, and industry events.

Work Environment

Hybrid corporate setting with regular collaboration across Real Estate, Legal, Construction, and Finance.Fast‑moving environment requiring adaptability and strong decision‑making skills.

Location:Corporate Office-maurices-Duluth, MN 55802Position Type:Regular/Full time

Pay Range:

Annual Salary: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all personnel actions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.