VP of Asset Management
Description

Formed in 1992, Trademark Property Company is a premier, vertically integrated company specializing in retail and mixed-use assets nationally. Trademark has invested in, developed, or redeveloped 21 million square feet of mixed-use, multifamily, and retail assets worth ~$4.7 billion. Trademark’s experienced team of more than 200 employees is currently responsible for a seventeen-property portfolio of over eight million square feet of mixed-use and retail projects across the country. The company has partnered with several leading institutional partners, including CalPERS, Heitman, Invesco, JP Morgan, Miller Capital, New York Life, PGIM, TPG, and UBS.


Based in Ft. Worth, the ideal candidate would possess a blended seven-to-twelve year background in retail and mixed-use property asset management including operational direction, financial analysis and reporting, budgeting, institutional investor relations, client management, and strategic planning. You will play a key role in driving value across the retail portfolio. A track record of working with institutional partners or capital sources is required.


Candidate should be enthusiastic, have a high energy level, and desire to solve complex problems related to asset management within retail real estate. Candidates should demonstrate a strong work ethic with exceptional interpersonal skills to communicate with a variety of stakeholders internally and externally. Candidate must be a self-starter with a positive attitude, problem solving ability, and leadership aptitude to develop and train analysts and associates. You will be part of a nimble asset management team that currently includes another Vice President and three Associates/Analysts.


Trademark is committed to “Make a Difference” in all areas from our robust volunteer program, focus on sustainability, and diversity, and our Make A Difference Foundation. Trademark recognizes our people as our biggest asset and is committed to fostering a vibrant culture that values collaboration, creativity, and innovation. Trademark provides employees with opportunities for career growth and personal development. 

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

 

Develop and Execute Asset Management Plans

  • Identify, communicate, and execute strategic initiatives within a multi-market portfolio, maximizing total returns and improving key metrics.
  • Collaborate across a variety of departments including leasing, accounting, property management, development, and construction to identify, analyze, and execute value-add strategies. 
  • Directly manage, and proactively collaborate with other team members to establish and maintain, positive client and investor relations.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key industry players including capital providers, institutional owners, lenders, brokers, and consultants.

Reporting and Valuations

  • Supervise, and (as necessary) participate in the maintenance of, Argus and other internal valuation models. 
  • Structure and review periodic asset management, operational, financial, valuation, and other reporting and analyses to internal corporate offices, investors, lenders, and other stakeholders.
  • Evaluate and manage cash flow and profitability. 
  • Monitor capital markets and manage debt. Source and restructure debt as needed and maintain debt compliance.
  • Review, opine, and present annual budgets and reforecasts to ownership and other stakeholders.
  • Review and opine on complex leasing and other operational legal language prior to approval and execution. 

Other Responsibilities

  • Manage property transitions including dispositions and onboarding of acquisitions.
  • Participate proactively in new business development.
  • Assist in the negotiation of joint ventures, purchase and sale agreements, LOIs, management, leasing, and other service agreements.

Competencies

  • Priority-setting, decisiveness, organization, and time-management skills
  • High intellectual and emotional intelligence
  • Sophisticated problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong negotiation skills 
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Dual ability to be both an individual contributor as well as a leader and manager
  • Ability to work well with others in a team setting
  • Self-motivated
  • Trustworthiness and integrity
  • Reliable and dependable
  • Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously

Qualifications/Experience

  • Business degree; MBA or relevant graduate degree a plus
  • Seven plus years of applicable experience in asset management and financial analysis 
  • Experience with one or more institutional investors required

What Trademark Provides

  • Medical/health insurance benefits
  • Paid time off (no waiting period; increases over time)
  • Additional day off for your birthday each year
  • 2 Volunteer days to use in your own community
  • 10 additional paid holidays off
  • 401k employer match
  • Employee assistance program to support every aspect of your wellbeing
  • Annual Bonus Structure plus project profit sharing pool
  • Company Paid LTD, STD, and Life Insurance
  • Personal and professional growth opportunities