Assistant Property Manager

Americana Restaurants; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent restaurant management company in Sharjah is looking for an Assistant Property Manager. The role involves managing landlord relationships, negotiating lease terms, and minimizing property costs. Candidates should have 6-8 years of experience in property development and strong negotiation skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment and an opportunity to impact cost management effectively.

Qualifications

• 6 - 8 years of post-graduate experience in multi-unit property development preferred.
• Strong professional integrity and effective decision-making.
• Firm and assertive with experienced landlords.

Responsibilities

• Manage lease renewal and negotiate rental deals.
• Prepare paperwork and liaise with internal teams.
• Maintain relationships with landlords and minimize costs.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Commercial acumen

Job description

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:

• Meet Landlords, negotiate deals, ensuring financial viability, assessing store performance then managing renewal process and legal process for Lease review.
• Preparation of paperwork for renewal and obtaining approvals.
• Liaising with Internal Team, Lease Admin, Finance, Legal to facilitate and ensure a smooth renewal process. Manage daily and weekly leasing reports.
• Be proactive initiating Lease renewals 6 month in prior to Lease Expiry or Critical Date.
• Maintain up to date database for the current portfolio and lease details in order to secure early Lease renewals.
• Maintaining awareness of new strategic developments within each Trade Zone.
• Maintain relationship with various Landlords and owners.
• Minimize property cost inflation for Restaurants portfolio and deliver reduced cost to the business.
• 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.
• 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.)
• Deliver cost effective disposal of closed/surplus stores (in line with market conditions).
• Agree strategy & encourage best practice for effective negotiation

Qualification and Experience:

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