🏙️ General Manager – Retail / Mixed-Use Real Estate
📍 Denver, CO | Front Range
đź’Ľ Owner-Side Leadership | High-Visibility Asset Role
This is a leadership seat for property managers who think like asset owners, not just operators.
We’re working with a well-capitalized real estate ownership group seeking a General Manager to take full ownership of a high-profile retail or mixed-use asset. This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution. It is ideal for someone who thrives on driving NOI, elevating performance, and positioning a property to win in a competitive market.
Why This Role Is Compelling
- True P&L ownership with influence over strategy and execution
- Direct impact on asset value, tenant success, and market positioning
- Opportunity to drive creative revenue streams beyond base rent
- Collaborative, ownership-minded environment with room to make your mark
What You’ll Own
- Lead revenue optimization and expense control strategies to drive NOI growth
- Build and manage annual operating and capital budgets, forecasts, and reporting
- Track performance against business plan and underwriting assumptions
- Identify and execute ancillary income opportunities (specialty leasing, pop-ups, activations, sponsorships, storage, alternative uses)
- Support ownership reporting, valuations, and financial analysis
- Develop and execute the annual business plan aligned with long-term ownership goals
- Monitor trade-area dynamics, consumer behavior, and competitive trends
- Partner on redevelopment, repositioning, re-merchandising, or densification initiatives
- Oversee capital projects with a focus on ROI, longevity, and guest experience
- Oversee all onsite operations, including maintenance, landscaping, security, housekeeping, and life-safety systems
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations (ADA, environmental, safety)
- Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and performance standards
- Maintain top-tier property presentation that reinforces brand and market relevance
- Collaborate with leasing teams by providing market insight, operational readiness, and tour support
- Oversee rent collection, lease compliance, and reporting
- Build strong tenant partnerships that support retention and long-term success
- Support specialty leasing and non-traditional tenancy to enhance activation
- Partner with marketing teams to drive traffic, engagement, and sales performance
- Support onsite events, activations, and programming
- Represent the property with local stakeholders, municipalities, and business groups
- Strengthen the asset’s reputation within the community
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing onsite team
- Set clear expectations, KPIs, and accountability standards
- Support hiring, performance management, and succession planning
- Foster a culture of professionalism, ownership, and operational excellence
What We’re Looking For
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4+ years of experience in retail, mixed-use, shopping center, hospitality, or commercial property management
- Strong financial acumen with hands-on budget and NOI responsibility
- Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex operations
- Comfortable interpreting leases and real estate agreements
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, evolving environment
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
🌟 Ideal for Candidates Who…
- Think beyond day-to-day operations and focus on long-term value creation
- Enjoy balancing strategy, financial performance, and tenant experience
- Want a leadership role with visibility, accountability, and influence
📩 If you’re a Denver-area property management leader ready to take full ownership of an asset and drive real performance, this is a conversation worth having.
Apply here or reach out directly to Aileen@thehiringadvisors.com for a confidential discussion.
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