Assistant Manager - Property Leasing

GMG Gulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,880 - 267,840; Full time

Job summary

GMG Gulf in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Manager - Property Leasing. This role is pivotal for implementing leasing strategies and managing tenant relationships within the growing real estate market.

Ideal candidates will have over 7 years in property management, with a strong grasp of leasing negotiations and tenant services. The position offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities in a reputable organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in real estate or property management.
• At least 3 years of leading teams or managing portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of leasing processes and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Implement leasing and property management plans.
• Generate new leasing leads and conduct property viewings.
• Negotiate lease terms and prepare agreements.

Skills

Property leasing

Property management

Retail leasing

Tenant relations

Lease negotiation

Occupancy management

Portfolio management

Market intelligence

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Property management software

Job description

Overview

Assistant Manager - Property Leasing – Dubai, United Arab EmiratesIndustry: Real EstateFunction: Property ManagementJob Type: Full-timeSalary: 18,000–24,000 AED per month (subject to confirmation with employer)

Key Responsibilities

• Implement leasing and property management plans in line with senior management direction, portfolio objectives, and revenue targets.
• Generate new leasing leads, qualify prospects, strengthen existing relationships, and conduct professional property viewings for potential tenants.
• Negotiate lease terms, prepare lease agreements, coordinate approvals, and administer leasing documentation with accuracy and proper control.
• Work with internal teams to improve leasing operations, maximize occupancy, support rental income, and strengthen portfolio performance.
• Maintain complete lease records, approvals, contracts, correspondence, and supporting documents for management review and annual audit requirements.
• Ensure leasing activities comply with contractual obligations, legal standards, regulatory requirements, company policies, and approved procedures.
• Support core and ancillary revenue opportunities by identifying leasing gaps, tenant needs, commercial improvements, and portfolio growth potential.
• Build strong tenant relationships by responding to inquiries, addressing concerns, coordinating solutions, and promoting a positive tenant experience.
• Monitor competitor activity, rental trends, customer demand, and wider market developments to support leasing strategy and business planning.
• Represent the Properties division professionally with internal stakeholders, external partners, tenants, service providers, and relevant local authorities.
• Prepare accurate leasing, occupancy, rental, tenant, and portfolio performance reports for senior management decision‑making.
• Support annual budget planning by providing leasing inputs, rental assumptions, collection updates, and portfolio performance information.
• Review rental payments, invoicing, collections, and account‑related matters to support financial accuracy and timely follow‑up.
• Assist with default cases, disputes, and litigation support by coordinating with in‑house legal teams and external entities.
• Ensure property management activities follow approved systems, workflows, reporting standards, compliance checks, and documentation procedures.
• Support special projects, operational improvements, tenant initiatives, and additional assignments required by senior management.
• Set clear objectives and KPIs for team members in line with business priorities, leasing targets, and service standards.
• Guide, mentor, and support team members to improve leasing coordination, tenant service, reporting discipline, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor team performance through structured follow‑up, practical feedback, and clear accountability for assigned responsibilities.
• Promote a results‑driven and collaborative work environment that encourages continuous improvement, ownership, and professional growth.

Ideal Profile

• Minimum 7 years of experience in real estate, retail leasing, property management, leasing support, or commercial property operations.
• At least 3 years of experience leading small teams, managing multi‑site portfolios, handling larger budgets, or supporting complex property operations.
• Proven background in leasing, tenant relations, lease negotiations, property documentation, portfolio coordination, and stakeholder management.
• Strong knowledge of leasing processes, lease agreements, regulatory compliance, rental documentation, approvals, and property administration.
• Ability to manage property viewings, prospect follow‑ups, tenant communications, commercial discussions, and occupancy‑related priorities.
• Good understanding of market research, competitor analysis, tenant expectations, rental trends, and portfolio performance indicators.
• Skilled in preparing leasing reports, occupancy updates, performance summaries, budget inputs, action trackers, and management presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience using property management or lease management software.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills with a client‑focused approach.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, multitasking ability, and confidence working in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Able to coordinate effectively with finance, legal, operations, senior management, tenants, external partners, and local authorities.
• Practical leadership style with the ability to guide team members, monitor KPIs, improve workflows, and support business outcomes.

Skills Set

• Property leasing, property management, retail leasing, tenant relations, lease negotiation, lease administration, occupancy management, portfolio management, rental revenue support, property viewings, prospect qualification, market intelligence, competitor analysis, leasing reports, occupancy reporting, budget planning support, rental invoicing, collections follow‑up, default case coordination, litigation support, lease documentation, annual audit preparation, regulatory compliance, local authority coordination, property management software, Microsoft Office Suite, team leadership, KPI monitoring, stakeholder management, operational excellence.

Why Join Us

This opportunity is ideal for a property and leasing professional who wants to grow within Dubai's active real estate market while managing leasing performance, tenant satisfaction, and portfolio operations for a respected business group. The role offers exposure to commercial decision‑making, multi‑site property coordination, budget support, legal coordination, market intelligence, and people management. It is a strong career move for someone who enjoys combining leasing execution with structured reporting, tenant service, and business‑focused property management.

About the Company

GMG is a Dubai‑based global well‑being and retail group operating across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, logistics, and ventures. The company has grown under the ownership and management of the Baker family for more than 45 years and works with leading international and home‑grown brands across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. Through its Properties division, GMG supports the growth of its wider portfolio by managing real estate assets, leasing activity, tenant relationships, and operational standards that contribute to long‑term business performance in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.