Commercial Leasing Agent

About Leyad:

Leyad is a Montreal-based real estate investment and management firm with a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial properties across Canada. For over a decade, we’ve focused on creating long-term value through strategic, sustainable investments and a commitment to excellence. Our success stems from our ability to identify opportunities where others see challenges and consistently deliver strong results for our clients/tenants.

Position Overview

The Commercial Leasing Agent is responsible for driving leasing activity across the company’s commercial real estate portfolio. This role focuses on generating leads, conducting property tours, negotiating lease terms, and securing new tenants to maximize occupancy and revenue. The Commercial Leasing Agent works closely with property management and asset management teams to ensure seamless tenant onboarding and long-term tenant satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prospect and generate new leasing opportunities through networking, broker outreach, and marketing initiatives.
• Conduct property tours and effectively present available spaces to prospective tenants.
• Negotiate lease terms and prepare offers, letters of intent, and lease documentation in collaboration with internal teams.
• Maintain strong relationships with tenants, brokers, and industry contacts to drive referrals and repeat business.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and rental rates to remain competitive in the marketplace.
• Maintain accurate records of leasing activity within CRM systems and prepare regular activity reports.
• Collaborate with property management to ensure smooth tenant transitions, including move-ins and lease renewals.
• Assist in implementing marketing strategies to promote available commercial spaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–5+ years of experience in commercial leasing, sales, or commercial real estate.
• Strong understanding of commercial lease structures and negotiation practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed leasing and occupancy targets.
• Proficiency in CRM systems, leasing software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple prospects and transactions simultaneously.
• Bilingual Proficiency (English & French) a requirement

Key Competencies

• Results-oriented with strong sales and negotiation abilities.
• Confident communicator with excellent client service skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and proactive in generating new business opportunities.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.

Why Join Leyad

At Leyad, you’ll join a collaborative and forward-thinking real estate team dedicated to innovation and performance. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in expanding our commercial portfolio while developing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.