Beatrix Demers-Gavaller
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Licensed real estate professional with international business development experience and 25 years of expertise in specialty leasing across Canada and Europe. High-performing manager with a proven track record of exceeding financial objectives. Skilled in identifying, qualifying, and securing retailers, brand activations, and sponsorships to drive revenue growth across portfolios. Demonstrates exceptional ability to deliver results across multiple platforms and markets, including successfully launching and managing specialty leasing programs for newly developed retail properties in Central Europe.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Specialty Leasing Manager, Business Development
JLL – Jones LangLasalle Real Estate Services Inc.
Toronto, Canada
04.2022 - 03.2025
- Drove national business growth as a Specialty Leasing Manager at JLL
- Implemented effective strategies to increase revenue and occupancy within JLL-managed retail properties
- Nurtured existing client relationships while identifying and securing new business opportunities
- Served as a visionary leader in JLL's Retail short-term leasing, media, and partnership program, spearheading strategic and innovative initiatives
- Collaborated with a nationwide team of leasing professionals to amplify traditional revenues and unlock potential from digital and static media, sponsorships, brand pop-ups, and activations
- Provided customer service support by responding to inquiries from tenants and landlords.
- Attended industry conferences and networking events to build relationships with potential clients.
- Oversaw the leasing process from initial inquiry to lease signing, ensuring a smooth experience.
Specialty Leasing Manager, Sales Representative
Morguard Investment
Toronto, Canada
09.2016 - 04.2022
- Led specialty leasing at The Colonnade, Holt Renfrew Centre, Centerpoint Mall, and East York Town Centre, successfully increasing and diversifying revenue streams by capturing leasing opportunities in common areas, parking lots, vacant retail units, and storage spaces, all while maintaining high standards
- Managed temporary leasing at Bramalea City Centre from August 2019 to March 2021, maintaining revenue during the pandemic
- Developed and implemented a cross-leasing initiative, offering tenants opportunities across Morguard’s GTA portfolio, and coordinated marketing efforts
- Developed and executed Specialty Leasing Business Plans and temporary leasing programs to increase and diversify revenue
- Managed forecasting, budgeting, and oversaw budgets of over $2M
- Negotiated and executed binding license agreements, coordinated rent collection, move-in, set-up, and move-out processes, and monitored ongoing operations
- Conducted ongoing canvassing to identify and secure retailers, brand activations, and sponsorships
- Managed and resolved tenant issues and concerns promptly to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Prepared specialty leasing budgets and tracked financial performance of leased space.
Independent Consultant
Arbonne International Canada
Montreal, Canada
01.2013 - 08.2016
- Work closely with strategic partnerships with various consultants
- Implement innovative solutions and strategies to sharpen focus on team objectives through trainings
- Building international relationships in Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Poland
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Specialty Leasing Consultant
AIG Lincoln Poland
Radom, Poland
01.2010 - 05.2011
- Implemented and developed a specialty leasing program
- Managed all aspect of planning, marketing, analysis, quarterly/annual reporting, leasing agreement negotiations
- Recruited and trained leasing personnel
- Tracked performance against estimates as well as reported project performance
Specialty Leasing Director
TriGranit Development Corporation
09.1999 - 01.2011
- Implemented and developed specialty leasing program in various countries
- Analyzed and adapted the program to cultural, demographics and economic differences of each market
- Managed all aspects of planning, marketing, analysis, quarterly/annual reporting and leasing agreement negotiations
- Recruited, trained and mentored local leasing personnel
- Developed and successfully implemented the specialty leasing programs in the following real estate projects: Arena Centar (Zagreb, Croatia), Polus Cluj (Cluj, Romania), Silesia City Center (Katowice, Poland)
Education
Real Estate License -
RECO
Toronto, ON05-2020
Economics -
Bethlen Gabor College
Debrecen, Hungary01.1993
Skills
- Business Development
- Revenue Generation
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Strategic Planning/Analysis
- Organized Multi-tasker
- Special Projects
- Industry Networking
- Team Leadership
- Autonomous professional
- Property management
- Negotiation expertise
Affiliations
Montreal Local Expatriate Spouse Association (MTL LESA), Event and Educational Coordinator, 01/01/14, 12/31/15
Certification
Real Estate Salesperson, 50014000, 01/01/20
Timeline
National Specialty Leasing Manager, Business Development
JLL – Jones LangLasalle Real Estate Services Inc.
04.2022 - 03.2025
Specialty Leasing Manager, Sales Representative
Morguard Investment
09.2016 - 04.2022
Independent Consultant
Arbonne International Canada
01.2013 - 08.2016
Specialty Leasing Consultant
AIG Lincoln Poland
01.2010 - 05.2011
Specialty Leasing Director
TriGranit Development Corporation
09.1999 - 01.2011
Real Estate License -
RECO
Economics -
Bethlen Gabor College
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