General Manager - Dakota Square Mall

General Manager – Dakota Square Mall

CBL Properties is an innovative retail real estate company which owns, holds interests in, or manages shopping centers across the United States, including high-quality enclosed, outlet and open‑air retail centers. We are in search of a General Manager at Dakota Square Mall in Minot, North Dakota. CBL seeks to continuously strengthen its company and portfolio through active management, aggressive leasing and profitable reinvestment in its properties.

If you’d like to be a part of creating great shopping experiences, CBL may be the right choice for you! Apply and see why CBL continues to earn Great Place to Work Certification™ year after year!

General Managers are responsible for the financial and operational performance of their respective center.

A successful General Manager brings solid working knowledge of the shopping center industry to include diverse operational aspects including retail, leasing, development, and property management as well as experience in financial analysis, retail property operations, business plans, and reporting requirements.

• Continuously improve NOI and FFO performance of the property through effective planning and execution including budget management with focus on driving revenues (leasing, percentage rent optimization in partnership with marketing, temporary tenant and brand development revenues) and expense reduction (efficiency of operations).
• Provide supervision to the Mall Management Team and oversight of Operations and Security. Foster effective employee relations and collaboration with all team members.
• Represent the owner to merchants and the community through responsiveness, enforcement of agreements and policies.
• Collaborate with Leasing as well as Specialty Leasing and Advertising teams to better assist in the focus and efforts on income generation.
• Work with Senior General Manager to develop long‑range plans for the property including identification and recommendations regarding capital expenditures including appropriate redevelopment.
• Maintain safe, efficient, and attractive Operations. Ensure emergency preparedness in accordance with CBL guidelines.
• Work with designated vendors to effect energy management, recycling, and other sustainability initiatives.
• Proactively recognize issues and propose solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from four‑year college or university strongly preferred.
• Minimum of five years of related experience and/or training; an equivalent combination of education and experience (1 year education = 2 years’ experience) in Shopping Center Management may be considered.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential to success in this position.
• Excellent public relations abilities are a must.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Yardi a plus.
• This position requires flexibility in working hours.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About the Organization CBL Properties is a real estate investment trust (REIT) traded on the NYSE (NYSE: CBL), and has been in business for over 48 years. CBL owns and manages a portfolio of market-dominant malls, lifestyle and open‑air centers, and outlet centers in thriving markets with strong demographics and high growth potential. We manage our portfolio to generate lasting value for our shareholders as well as to provide the communities we serve with a vibrant place to shop, dine, socialize and so much more.

Each property is an economic engine for its community and a valued community partner. Over time, our properties have evolved to offer more than just a place to shop, but a community hub that combines retail, a variety of dining and entertainment options, events, services, health and wellness offerings, and more.

CBL offers a robust benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA/FSA, short-term & long-term disability insurance, 401K, tuition reimbursement, volunteer hours, pet…