Leasing Associate - Cousins Properties : Job Details

About Cousins PropertiesHeadquartered in Atlanta, Cousins is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). Cousins has a simple, compelling strategy: Premier urban Sun Belt office portfolio, Disciplined about capital allocation, Best-in-class balance sheet, with Strong local operating platforms. Acting through its operating partnership, Cousins Properties LP, primarily invests in Class A office buildings located in high-growth Sun Belt markets. Cousins Properties (NYSE: CUZ) develops, owns, and manages a 20 million square foot trophy office portfolio in the high-growth Sun Belt markets of Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Dallas, Nashville, Tampa, and Phoenix.Founded in 1958, Cousins creates shareholder value through its extensive expertise in the development, acquisition, leasing, and management of high-quality real estate assets. The Company has a comprehensive strategy in place based on a simple platform, trophy assets, and opportunistic investments. For more information, please visit www.cousins.com.Job Summary:The Leasing Associate is responsible for supporting Cousins' Atlanta leasing initiatives with a career path to leasing manager. Opportunity to join a dynamic, well established team representing Atlanta's largest landlord with over 8 million square feet of Class A Product. Compensation includes a base salary, commission, and benefits. This position is on-site. This is not a remote or hybrid position.Description of Responsibilities:

• Interfaces with brokers as it relates to preliminary marketing information and/or coordinating schedules
• Maintains broker and vacant space databases; manages lease files and Costar listings
• Assists teammates with and conducts tours for new/prospective tenants
• Prepares lease proposals and net effective rate analyses
• Coordinates distribution, execution and processing of pre-lease, lease, and commission documentation and payments
• Proactively builds relationships within brokerage community and maintains knowledge of market and competitive assets
• Works with architects to update and maintains current lease logs for marketing diagrams
• Coordinates with marketing to determine use of marketing budget for special events/product
• Supports marketing plan as it relates to collateral preparation, tour materials, advertising, broker and tenant entertainment and special events
• Works with asset management, accounting and property management as pertains to invoicing, budget, and other special projects
• Monthly and quarterly reporting for leasing updates and information required in ownership and market reports

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.Required or Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree required, with a concentration in Real Estate, Marketing, or Business Administration preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in commercial real estate leasing or sales (office leasing experience preferred)
  • Will need to become a licensed real estate salesperson in the state of Georgia
• Technical Skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
  • Ability to read and interpret lease documents accurately
• Interpersonal and Organizational Skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively and build relationships at all organizational levels
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines
  • Flexibility and responsiveness to adapt to changing business needs
  • Team-player that takes initiative and is willing to support team efforts as needed across a variety of properties
• Personal Qualities
  • Integrity: Uphold ethical standards, protect confidential information, and align actions with company values
  • Responsiveness: Address responsibilities with urgency and problem-solving focus
  • Detail Orientation: Demonstrate precision in managing documentation and reporting

Cousins is an equal opportunity employer where employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and aptitude. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.