Property Manager - Retail

Job description / Role

This opportunity is available with a leading chain of retail centres for an experienced Property Manager to manage and grow its retail portfolios.

Knowledge of the Dubai real estate market including the related laws and procedures surrounding property management and leasing is essential. Ideal candidates will also have both local and international property management experience.

Roles and Responsibilities

Managing existing portfolio including;
• Marketing and promotion of properties using various means including the internet, newspaper, company brochures etc.
• Processing of rental applications including detailed screening of applicants and discussions with landlords
• Lease negotiations, preparation of tenancy agreements for new leases and renewals.
• Payment of DEWA bills for on behalf of the Landlords.
• Initial, final and routine (yearly) inspections and written reporting to landlords.
• Recognizing the need for, organizing and overseeing maintenance and renovations (liaising with approved service providers).
• Obtaining quotes and implementing property maintenance and repairs quickly and efficiently.
• Achieving maximum revenue by ensuring that all units carry as high an occupancy rate as possible
• Liaising with strata, government and industry departments e.g. the rent committee of Dubai Municipality and RERA.
• Developing and maintaining good relationships with tenants
• Ensuring, as far as possible, that tenants’ complaints and concerns are attended with speedily and satisfactorily
• Collection and monitoring of rent payments and preparing documentation in the case of arrears (including termination notices).
• Controlling petty cash so as to cover the cost of minor incidentals.
• Maintaining an accurate filing system so as to incorporate property and tenancy related information.
• Ensuring that all relevant information is entered into the MasterKey software program in an accurate and timely manner, and that all renewal dates and maintenance issues are not only regularly monitored but followed up as necessary to ensure resolution.
• Conducting any communication with tenants, clients and staff in a professional and courteous manner.

Requirements

• 8 to 10 years of property management experience - local and international experience preferred
• In depth knowledge of the Dubai property market
• RERA certified preferred
• Experience in Leasing, Facilities Management, Handover etc.
• High computer literacy, including property management software/CRM experience.
• Masterkey experience an advantage.
• Highly motivated and organised with excellent presentation skills
• Excellent English, written and spoken.

About the Company

Black Pearl is a human resources and recruitment agency that provides a holistic business and talent solution in a progressive, dynamic, and efficient way.

We pride ourselves as a unique black pearl and strive to delight our clients with a personalized partnership that helps them propel towards success.

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