| Senior Leasing Manager Commercial and Residential Leasing Al Futtaim Group Real Estate | |
| Al Futtaim Group Dubai, UAE Ref: HP698-3814 |
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The RoleThe RoleAl-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) is the real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim group which is headquartered in Dubai. AFGRE is responsible for the origination, conception, development, procurement and construction of mega projects and the leasing, sales and operation of these projects after completion.In addition, AFGRE develops and operates an extensive multi-million dollar portfolio of individual corporate real estate and investment assets across the MENA region.The two current flagship mixed use urban communities under the Festival City brand are the award winning, Dubai Festival City (5.2 million square metres) and Cairo Festival City (3 million square metres).About Dubai Festival CityDubai Festival City is an Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate development project which covers 5.2 million sq m and stretches 3 kilometres along the historic Dubai Creek that optimises the thriving and visionary spirit of Dubai.Dubai Festival City is an established creek side, mixed use destination and premier waterfront community interconnecting finest residential, shopping, dining, leisure & entertainment, international hotels, schools, golf course, automotive park and offices. It is formed into three distinct districts and connected by a 30 kilometres internal road network and creek side promenade. This existing community offers freehold villas and apartments for sale and lease which combine traditional and contemporary architecture. Upon completion, the community will be home to 50,000 residents living in 20,000 villas and apartments, and ideal place to work for 50,000 office staff.Dubai Festival City has recently won 3 top recognitions at The Arabian Property Awards 2010, in the categories of Best Mixed Use Development for Dubai Festival City, Best Residential Development for Al Badia Hillside Village, Dubai Festival City and Best Retail Development for Festival Centre, Dubai Festival City.About Festival CentreFestival Centre is home to Dubai's premier concerts and festivals and has hosted world class entertainers such as Carlos Santana, Maroon 5, Tamer Hosni, Amr Diab, Shah Rukh Khan and Kylie Minogue. It has also presented Dubai with a wide array of festivals from the Emirates Airlines International Festival of Literature through to Dubai Desert Rock and Dubai Bike Week. Festival Centre hosts events, parades, entertainers and musicians each week ensuring families are always engaged and rewarded for their visit.Festival Centre is a landmark 2m sq ft urban retail resort which forms the epicentre of Dubai Festival City now acknowledged to be one of UAE's most exciting retail, dining and leisure attractions. Set on the historic Dubai Creek, Festival Centre, offers over 400 world class retailers, 90 restaurants, cafés and bistros, a 12-screens Grand Festival Cinemas complex and a parking for more than 10,000 cars. It also boasts a stunning Marina and some of the emirate's most photographed sunset vistas.The award winning Festival Centre has recently added the Five Star award Best Retail Development at the Arabian Property Awards 2010, and two other prestigious Retail City awards - Mall of the Year and Best Retail Destination of the Year.Al Futtaim Group Real Estate are looking for a Senior Leasing Manager to oversee the residential and commercial leasing in Dubai Festival City.  You will assist in the leasing at a reasonable market value for all Dubai Festival City commercial and residential aspects and environs including Festival Tower, Marsa Plaza, Al Badia Hillside and DFC Portacabins. You will manage the leasing and renewals on the AFGRE portfolio and ensure the said are undertaken in a professional and timely manner with sound market knowledge. You will also manage the third party leasing team.You will be responsible for:* Business development* Leasing* Client relationships* Interdepartmental relationships* Processing of lease enquiries* Reporting* Lease negotiations* Review of final agreements* Budgets |
RequirementsRequirementsMinimum Qualifications and Knowledge:* Minimum 8 years experience in handling property leasing/portfolio management including lease negotiations and management with a reputable real estate company in the MENA region with sound knowledge of written & spoken English.Minimum Experience: * Minimum 8 years, of which at least 3 years at a managerial levelJob-Specific Skills: * Indepth knowledge and experience in the development of large sized multi usage properties in terms of concept development; identifying & developing strategies that best meets the market demands and trends* Strong knowledge of business economics so as to develop revenue projection models* Very good understanding of financial reports, cost, earning analysis, and figures relating to profitability and gross margin* Good understanding of the regional and local real estate/property development market* Thorough understanding of the terms and conditions of the lease agreements from legal as well as financial perspective* Has the ability to identify the difference of product from other offerings in the market and participate in the development of marketing strategies based on bestselling point and competitiveness of the product* Good public speaker & has the ability to influence audience & present ideasBehavioural Competencies:* Sound knowledge of written and Spoken English, capacity to manage varying cultures and personalities, Good interpersonal skills. |
About the CompanyAbout the CompanyEstablished in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt. The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Group’s continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery. The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Group’s belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility. |
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