Job Description

Job Purpose:The Leasing Manager is responsible for the strategic management of leasing activities within a super regional mall, ensuring optimal tenant mix, maximized rental income, and long-term value creation. This role requires strong industry expertise, relationship management, and negotiation skills to secure high-profile tenants and premium leasing deals.The Leasing Manager will collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and implement leasing strategies that align with market trends, financial goals, and operational objectives.Key Responsibilities:Leasing Strategy & Tenant Management:

• Develop and implement leasing strategies to attract high-quality tenants and optimize the tenant mix.
• Identify and secure key anchor tenants, ensuring long-term stability and foot traffic.
• Conduct market research to assess demand, rental trends, and competitor performance.
• Manage lease renewals, negotiations, and vacancy reduction strategies.

Financial & Contract Management:

• Maximize rental income by negotiating competitive lease agreements.
• Ensure leases comply with legal and financial regulations.
• Conduct financial analysis on rental structures, escalations, and tenant turnover.
• Maintain accurate leasing forecasts, reports, and budget projections.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, brokers, and industry professionals.
• Work closely with marketing teams to support tenant success through promotional initiatives.
• Collaborate with legal teams to ensure compliance with lease terms and conditions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for lease-related disputes and escalations.

Operational Excellence & Reporting:

• Oversee leasing administration, ensuring accurate documentation and record-keeping.
• Monitor tenant performance and identify opportunities for lease restructuring or tenant replacement.
• Provide regular reports on leasing performance, occupancy rates, and revenue targets.
• Stay up to date with industry developments, market shifts, and investment opportunities.

Key Competencies & Behavioral Skills:Negotiation & Persuasion:

• Strong ability to negotiate lease terms that maximize revenue while maintaining tenant satisfaction.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills with a solutions-driven approach.

Strategic & Analytical Thinking:

• Ability to analyze leasing data and market trends to inform decision-making.
• Strong problem-solving skills to mitigate risks and identify growth opportunities.

Relationship Management:

• Ability to build long-term partnerships with tenants, landlords, and key stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with executives, retailers, and investors.

Organizational & Time Management:

• Ability to manage multiple lease negotiations, renewals, and stakeholder engagements simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and administrative skills.

Working Conditions:

• Office-based role with extensive travel for site visits, tenant meetings, and industry networking.
• Requires flexibility to work beyond regular hours to meet leasing deadlines and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:Leasing Strategy & Tenant Management:

• Develop and implement leasing strategies to attract high-quality tenants and optimize the tenant mix.
• Identify and secure key anchor tenants, ensuring long-term stability and foot traffic.
• Conduct market research to assess demand, rental trends, and competitor performance.
• Manage lease renewals, negotiations, and vacancy reduction strategies.

Financial & Contract Management:

• Maximize rental income by negotiating competitive lease agreements.
• Ensure leases comply with legal and financial regulations.
• Conduct financial analysis on rental structures, escalations, and tenant turnover.
• Maintain accurate leasing forecasts, reports, and budget projections.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, brokers, and industry professionals.
• Work closely with marketing teams to support tenant success through promotional initiatives.
• Collaborate with legal teams to ensure compliance with lease terms and conditions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for lease-related disputes and escalations.

Operational Excellence & Reporting:

• Oversee leasing administration, ensuring accurate documentation and record-keeping.
• Monitor tenant performance and identify opportunities for lease restructuring or tenant replacement.
• Provide regular reports on leasing performance, occupancy rates, and revenue targets.
• Stay up to date with industry developments, market shifts, and investment opportunities.

Key Competencies & Behavioral Skills:Negotiation & Persuasion:

• Strong ability to negotiate lease terms that maximize revenue while maintaining tenant satisfaction.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills with a solutions-driven approach.

Strategic & Analytical Thinking:

• Ability to analyze leasing data and market trends to inform decision-making.
• Strong problem-solving skills to mitigate risks and identify growth opportunities.

Relationship Management:

• Ability to build long-term partnerships with tenants, landlords, and key stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with executives, retailers, and investors.

Organizational & Time Management:

• Ability to manage multiple lease negotiations, renewals, and stakeholder engagements simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and administrative skills.

Minimum Requirements:Education:

• Bachelors degree in Property Studies, Real Estate, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Additional property management or leasing certifications are advantageous.

Experience:

• Super Regional Mall leasing experience is mandatory.
• Minimum 57 years of experience in retail leasing, tenant management, or property development.
• Proven track record in securing anchor tenants, negotiating leases, and driving revenue growth.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of retail leasing trends, property law, and lease agreements.
• Experience in financial modelling, rental negotiations, and lease structuring.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and property management software.
• Ability to analyze leasing data and market conditions to inform strategic decisions.

Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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