Kimco Realty Corporation
Marketing Associate - Real Estate Specialty Leasing
Kimco Realty Corporation, Jericho, New York, United States, 11753
Overview
Position Title:
Marketing Associate - Real Estate Specialty Leasing Location:
Jericho, NY Full Time/Part Time:
Full time Req ID:
R322-2025 Kimco Realty is seeking a proactive and entrepreneurial Specialty Leasing Business Development Associate to drive lead generation and help fill short-term and non-traditional retail spaces across our national portfolio. This role is ideal for someone passionate about retail trends, prospecting, and relationship-building, and who is looking to build a long-term career in retail real estate. The position offers broad exposure to the leasing process, with the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities over time. This role is centered on sales and leasing—specifically sourcing, qualifying, and nurturing leads for the Specialty Leasing team—while also partnering with B2B Marketing to support targeted outreach and visibility.
Key Responsibilities
Identify new leads across a variety of categories—local, regional, and national retailers, brand activations, pop-ups, kiosks, and non-traditional uses, handing off to Specialty Leasing Director as appropriate
Leverage prospecting tools such as ReSquared, Spacewise, Placer.ai, LinkedIn, Facebook Marketplace, and other emerging platforms and AI tools
Collaborate with Specialty Leasing Directors to match leads to space availabilities, merchandising plans, and regional goals
Qualify and hand off leads to Directors and assist in preparing preliminary deal terms or LOIs as needed
Maintain an active pipeline, track outreach and progress in CRM systems, and support deal execution where appropriate
Manage a simple Specialty Leasing social media presence to highlight available space and success stories (with support from the corporate digital team)
Contribute to prospecting campaigns and pitch decks tailored to industry verticals and geographies—in collaboration with B2B Marketing
Ideal Candidate
Self-starter with strong research and prospecting skills; comfortable with digital and AI tools
Excellent communicator, highly organized, and driven by performance metrics
Entry to 3 years of experience in retail leasing, business development, retail brokerage, or related areas preferred
Passion for retail, entrepreneurship, or brand engagement a plus
Compensation Compensation Structure:
This is a salaried role with a performance-based annual bonus.
The expected base salary for this role is anticipated to be $60k to $70k based on relevant experience.
Equal Opportunity:
Kimco Realty is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran/Disability
About Us Kimco's mission is to create destinations for everyday living that inspire a sense of community and deliver value to our many stakeholders.
Kimco Realty (NYSE: KIM) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) and leading owner and operator of high-quality, open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and mixed-use properties in the United States. The company's portfolio is strategically concentrated in the first-ring suburbs of the top major metropolitan markets, including high-barrier-to-entry coastal markets and Sun Belt cities. Its tenant mix is focused on essential, necessity-based goods and services that drive multiple shopping trips per week.
Publicly traded on the NYSE since 1991 and included in the S&P 500 Index, the company has specialized in shopping center ownership, management, acquisitions, and value-enhancing redevelopment activities for more than 65 years. With a proven commitment to corporate responsibility, Kimco Realty is a recognized industry leader in this area. As of June 30, 2025, the company owned interests in 566 U.S. shopping centers and mixed-use assets comprising 101 million square feet of gross leasable space.
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Position Title:
Marketing Associate - Real Estate Specialty Leasing Location:
Jericho, NY Full Time/Part Time:
Full time Req ID:
R322-2025 Kimco Realty is seeking a proactive and entrepreneurial Specialty Leasing Business Development Associate to drive lead generation and help fill short-term and non-traditional retail spaces across our national portfolio. This role is ideal for someone passionate about retail trends, prospecting, and relationship-building, and who is looking to build a long-term career in retail real estate. The position offers broad exposure to the leasing process, with the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities over time. This role is centered on sales and leasing—specifically sourcing, qualifying, and nurturing leads for the Specialty Leasing team—while also partnering with B2B Marketing to support targeted outreach and visibility.
Key Responsibilities
Identify new leads across a variety of categories—local, regional, and national retailers, brand activations, pop-ups, kiosks, and non-traditional uses, handing off to Specialty Leasing Director as appropriate
Leverage prospecting tools such as ReSquared, Spacewise, Placer.ai, LinkedIn, Facebook Marketplace, and other emerging platforms and AI tools
Collaborate with Specialty Leasing Directors to match leads to space availabilities, merchandising plans, and regional goals
Qualify and hand off leads to Directors and assist in preparing preliminary deal terms or LOIs as needed
Maintain an active pipeline, track outreach and progress in CRM systems, and support deal execution where appropriate
Manage a simple Specialty Leasing social media presence to highlight available space and success stories (with support from the corporate digital team)
Contribute to prospecting campaigns and pitch decks tailored to industry verticals and geographies—in collaboration with B2B Marketing
Ideal Candidate
Self-starter with strong research and prospecting skills; comfortable with digital and AI tools
Excellent communicator, highly organized, and driven by performance metrics
Entry to 3 years of experience in retail leasing, business development, retail brokerage, or related areas preferred
Passion for retail, entrepreneurship, or brand engagement a plus
Compensation Compensation Structure:
This is a salaried role with a performance-based annual bonus.
The expected base salary for this role is anticipated to be $60k to $70k based on relevant experience.
Equal Opportunity:
Kimco Realty is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran/Disability
About Us Kimco's mission is to create destinations for everyday living that inspire a sense of community and deliver value to our many stakeholders.
Kimco Realty (NYSE: KIM) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) and leading owner and operator of high-quality, open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and mixed-use properties in the United States. The company's portfolio is strategically concentrated in the first-ring suburbs of the top major metropolitan markets, including high-barrier-to-entry coastal markets and Sun Belt cities. Its tenant mix is focused on essential, necessity-based goods and services that drive multiple shopping trips per week.
Publicly traded on the NYSE since 1991 and included in the S&P 500 Index, the company has specialized in shopping center ownership, management, acquisitions, and value-enhancing redevelopment activities for more than 65 years. With a proven commitment to corporate responsibility, Kimco Realty is a recognized industry leader in this area. As of June 30, 2025, the company owned interests in 566 U.S. shopping centers and mixed-use assets comprising 101 million square feet of gross leasable space.
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