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Company Profile

San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS), a San Antonio, Texas based privately held company, has been in business for over 40 years and has developed a reputation as a premier American manufacturer of high-quality comfort footwear.

Position

SAS has an opening for a Real Estate Leases Support Specialist who will directly report to the Head of Retail and provide support to the Store Development team and to the SAS Senior Leadership Team, primarily splitting daily duties between Legal and Store Development.

Responsibilities

+ Prepare abstract of leases and maintain lease databases.

+ Assist in preparing, sending and tracking lease offers and amendments.

+ Open lease files, save, scan once executed and ensure leasing checklists are completed in full.

+ Prepare, send and follow‐up on annual renewal letters.

+ Coordinate with property managers on move‐ins and move‐outs.

+ Track and maintain reminders for all relevant notices, dates for step‐ups, renewals, extensions, terminations and update lease memos accordingly.

+ Build and maintain a centralized lease tracking spreadsheet, including key dates, financial terms, options and obligations.

+ Track key lease and real estate contract dates and ensure deadlines and commitments are met.

+ Track and update schedules of all lease clauses, including but not limited to: insurance certificates, HVAC service contracts, extermination service contracts.

+ Create, maintain and organize both electronic and physical lease files in a consistent format.

+ Work directly with Real Estate Manager/Broker to facilitate execution of lease documents, and maintain a working knowledge of their role and responsibilities.

+ Work directly with commercial landlords and property managers to help resolve lease‐ related or facilities issues.

+ Support Legal by locating and pulling lease clauses (e.g., assignment, termination, exclusivity) for review and tracking legal deadlines.

+ Process legal documents under the supervision of SAS General Counsel in a timely manner and communicate with all involved parties.

+ Work with Store Development on stores, repairs, and remodels

+ Maintain logs and track progress for Store Development

+ Communicate effectively with stores and vendors on outstanding issues

+ Process, file, and maintain non‐disclosure agreements (NDAs).

+ Create and maintain notice, termination, and expiration schedules for various vendor contracts.

+ Provide notary services, as needed, prepare, and send certified U.S. Mail.

+ Perform additional duties and projects, as required, or assigned for the efficient and timely flow of work and information and the implementation of new procedures and projects.

+ Perform heavy calendar management, requiring interaction with both internal and external partners.

Qualifications

+ 3+ years of experience in real estate administration, lease management, or legal/contract support.

+ Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple deadlines, track critical dates, and maintain accurate documentation.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including formulas, filters, conditional formatting); experience building and maintaining lease tracking spreadsheets.

+ Comfortable reviewing lease documents to locate and extract key clauses, dates, and obligations.

+ Experience coordinating with landlords, property managers, and vendors to resolve issues or gather required documentation.

+ Professional communication skills with the ability to interface confidently with executives, legal counsel, brokers, and external partners.

+ High attention to detail and follow‐through; takes ownership of tasks and ensures they are completed accurately and on time.

+ Able to handle confidential information with discretion and judgment.

+ Self‐starter who can work independently while responding to direction and collaborating across departments.

+ Prior experience with lease management or document automation software a plus, but not required.

Physical Requirements

+ Ability to work in a stationary position.

+ Must be able to sit and/or stand for at least 8 hours a day.

+ Frequently ascend/descend stairs to access administrative and filing office.

+ Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing a computer, visual inspection, and prepare and analyze projects.

+ Consistently be able to operate a computer.

+ Must be able to lift 20lbs occasionally.

SAS is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to‐race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientations, national origins, disability status, age, marital status or protected veteran class. No phone calls or agencies please.