Vice President, Online

RETS Associates on behalf of our client, a REIT focused on the acquisition, development, ownership and operation of industrial properties, is seeking a Vice President of Asset Management in Dallas, TX . The VP will drive the overall performance of a regional portfolio of institutional quality assets (industrial) to the highest level possible. The Asset Manager serves as the ultimate point of accountability for the financial performance of the portfolio. This position has heavy travel (50%) to oversee the industrial portfolio in Dallas and cover some markets in the South East and Mid-West.ResponsibilitiesNegotiate lease transactions within a portfolio of assetsEstablish and maintain relationships with tenants, including visits to corporate decision-makersHire and work with local leasing brokers to fill vacancies within the portfolioOversee all capital improvements and building expansionsTravel to all markets and buildings in the portfolioReport on the performance of each asset with a comparison to budget and underwriting; make hold/sell recommendationsManage the disposition processPrepare annual property budgets and business plansWork with Acquisitions on underwriting potential deals and approve leasing assumptionsQualificationsBachelor's Degree required; advanced degree preferredMinimum 10 years of institutional real estate experience (heavy leasing and operations)Experience managing and leading teams of real estate professionals