A commercial leasing manager oversees rental operations for commercial real estate. In this role, your job duties include researching the background of lease applicants, negotiating lease agreements, and completing all necessary paperwork. As a manager, your responsibilities also involve hiring and training employees, planning a budget for the leasing department, and establishing policies and strategies. You typically work for a commercial real estate investment firm or property management company. As a leasing agent, you need to research current trends and lease prices to ensure that your properties offer competitive rates to prospective tenants and analyze your property to suggest improvements that may improve occupancy rates.