Assistant Property Manager

Job Purpose:

Assistant Property Manager will manage the current portfolio and relationship with Landlords. Lease Renewal / Negotiating Rental / Rental Saving / Negotiating Lease Term in accordance with Americana’s Terms and Conditions / Managing Store’s Closures.

Responsibilities:

1. Meet Landlords, negotiate deals, ensuring financial viability, assessing store performance then managing renewal process and legal process for Lease review.
2. Preparation of paperwork for renewal and obtaining approvals.
3. Liaising with Internal Team, Lease Admin, Finance, Legal to facilitate and ensure a smooth renewal process. Manage daily and weekly leasing reports.
4. Be proactive initiating Lease renewals 6 months prior to Lease Expiry or Critical Date.
5. Maintain up-to-date database for the current portfolio and lease details in order to secure early Lease renewals.
6. Maintain awareness of new strategic developments within each Trade Zone.
7. Maintain relationship with various Landlords and owners.
8. Minimize property cost inflation for Restaurants portfolio and deliver reduced cost to the business.
9. Monitor all property costs and charges and challenge where appropriate (incl. Rent, Rates, Service Charge, Insurance, dilapidations claims); instruct specialist consultants to negotiate optimum settlements.
10. Build a strong and reliable profile for each store including but not limited to (Land deed, owner ID, Electricity Bill, Water Bill, Official layout, etc.)
11. Deliver cost-effective disposal of closed/surplus stores (in line with market conditions).
12. Agree strategy & encourage best practice for effective negotiation.

Qualification and Experience:

1. 6 -8 years of post-graduate experience in multi-unit property development preferred.
2. Strong professional integrity, with confidence and consistency in decision-making.
3. Firm and assertive in opinions, with the ability to handle conflict and manage experienced landlords.
4. Process-oriented, with broad commercial acumen and strong determination.
5. Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service and effective negotiation skills.