Real Estate Manager – Retail

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail operator in the Middle East seeks a Real Estate Manager to oversee the leasing and management of retail properties across the UAE. This role requires strong negotiation skills and a background in managing retail brands, ideally in fashion and F&B. The candidate will receive an attractive, tax-free expat package including medical coverage and annual airfare tickets.

Benefits

Full medical coverage

Annual airfare tickets

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing retail brands, especially in international fashion and F&B.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage retail property management including site selection and negotiations.
• Implement leasing strategies and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Presentation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in property management or commerce

Job description

Real Estate Manager vacancy with a leading retail operator in the Middle East to manage leasing and opening of a large portfolio of retail brands in the UAE.

Role description

The Real Estate Manager will be responsible for the retail property management of the organization, including site selection, negotiation, budget analysis, and store openings across the UAE. You will work closely with the senior real estate manager and head of real estate to manage the leasing strategy by implementing specified codes and standards for the UAE region. Maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders and mall leasing and management is essential to ensure sustained growth and alignment with the company's vision.

About our client

Our client is a leading retail operator focusing on the fashion and F&B industry with extensive operations across the Middle East. They are continually expanding and seeking top talent to join their organization and grow into managerial roles.

What's on offer

An attractive expat tax-free package with benefits such as full medical coverage and annual airfare tickets.

Who we're looking for

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in property management or commerce, with at least 5 years of experience in a similar role managing retail brands, particularly international fashion and F&B brands. Strong negotiation, presentation, and leadership skills are required.

About The Company

Michael Page is a leading global recruitment consultancy, specializing in placing candidates in various roles worldwide. We operate in the UK, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Americas, and the Middle East, focusing on areas such as finance, banking, procurement, property, engineering, HR, sales, marketing, technology, legal, and executive search. With 161 offices in 33 countries and over 5,000 employees, we are committed to connecting talent with opportunity.