Leasing Manager

Job description / Role

Role Purpose

The Leasing Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of leasing management, develop leasing plan to identify new tenants and negotiate with prospective tenants to maximize income in line with the business plan. Ensure proper tenant mix in line with business strategy and achieve desired company business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of leasing and ensure maximum optimization of resources
• Set up objectives and targets and monitor regularly to ensure all objectives are achieved
• Responsible for leasing vacant spaces according to defined retailer mix and target
• Manage all leasing activities including attracting new tenants, vetting prospective clients, rental negotiations and the development of attractive leasing packages
• Monitor tenant mix to ensure commercially profitable to the mall
• Ensure Fine tuning of retailer mix whenever is possible by visiting prospect regularly and have an updated waiting list
• Finalize renewals of existing retailers in accordance to company’s rules and procedures
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on the status and performance of leasing activities
• Coordinate with retailers on a daily basis to resolve issues
• Attend to tenants and clients’ needs and provide optimal level of service
• Implement all the necessary documentation required in the fulfillment of activities such as leasing, renewals, moving in, moving out and renovation
• Coordinate with other department heads to ensure effective and efficient operation of the mall
• Develop and maintain a long term beneficial relationship with all existing Retail groups, preferably within the GCC to ensure continued and future business
• Prepare a target list of the prospective customers, both local and international suitable for the type of areas available for leasing in the mall, assess their due diligence, invites them to a presentation of videos, drawing, models etc. in order to generate interest in the mall, work towards sales closure to meet revenue targets and ensure proper maintenance of tenants waiting list
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Line Manager.

Requirements

Skills

• Leadership and decision making qualities are essential
• A good team player with strong analytical skills
• Able to be trusted with confidential and sensitive company information
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Knowledge of managing leasing contracts and negotiation, exposure to tender management
• Good understanding of tenant mix and zoning, mall marketing, advertisement and promotion
• Good understanding of mall operations and associated policies and procedures
• Proficient with MS Office
• Seasoned business professional and good technical knowledge of leasing retail and commercial Facilities
• Financial acumen
• Strong negotiations and sales skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Possess good command of English, ability to speak Arabic an advantage
• Working knowledge of legal clauses in lease agreement
• Trustworthy, reliable and sound ethical judgment

About the Company

We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world's most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise - 3600 offices in over 80 countries - we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including:

• IT & Telecommunications
• Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
• Banking, Finance & Legal
• Sales & Business Development
• Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
• Human Resources & Training
• Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
• Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
• Executive Recruitment
• Emiratization Solutions
• Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions
• Managed Service Provider Solutions
• Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions
• Outsourced Staffing Solutions