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Ruddell Group

Director of Industrial Leasing & Business Development

birmingham, AL

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Job description

Ruddell Group acquires, develops, and operates light industrial real estate throughout the South Eastern United States. Our focus is on industrial parks and buildings generally under 100,000 square feet serving growing; Light manufacturers, advanced manufacturers, assemblers, regional distributors, and business-to-business service companies.

Our portfolio is growing and we are seeking a proven leader who can help drive leasing performance while creating tenant relationships that support future development.

The Opportunity

This role combines industrial leasing, business development, tenant origination, market intelligence, and strategic growth. Success is measured by creating relationships with growing companies before they enter a formal real estate search process and converting those relationships into leases, build-to-suits, expansions, and long-term partnerships.

The Ideal Candidate Will Help Ruddell

Increase cash flow and portfolio value

Create a pipeline for future tenants

Key Responsibilities

Lead leasing strategy across the existing portfolio

Maintain occupancy targets of 95%+

Protect rental rates and drive NOI growth

Identify expansion opportunities within existing tenant relationships

Develop retention strategies that strengthen occupancy and tenant satisfaction

Tenant Development & Business Generation

Build relationships with expanding industrial companies throughout the Southeast

Develop a qualified pipeline of prospective tenants before formal site searches begin

Create anchor tenant relationships for future developments

Develop long-term relationships with company executives and decision-makers

Identify expansion requirements before they become active market requirements

Strengthen relationships with brokers, site selectors, economic development organizations, and municipal leaders

Stay informed on labour trends, incentives, infrastructure investments, and industrial market conditions

Help identify future development opportunities and target markets

Increase visibility and awareness of the Ruddell platform throughout the region

Strategic Growth

Advise leadership on future building programs and development timing

Provide market intelligence that influences investment decisions

Support public-private partnership initiatives and municipal relationships

Help shape the long-term growth strategy of the platform

Compensation Includes

Performance-based cash incentives

Phantom equity participation

Potential carried-interest opportunities

Medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits

For the right candidate, this role provides a significant opportunity to participate in the growth of an entrepreneurial industrial real estate platform.

Job Duties Disclaimer

The duties and responsibilities outlined here are representative but not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee may be required to perform. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other tasks as necessary to meet business needs.

Autocar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodations (ADA Compliance)

Autocar complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employees who require assistance or accommodation should contact Human Resources

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Worksite address

birmingham, AL, 35275, US

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