Regional Retail Leasing Leader (MENA)

Robinson & Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim Retail is seeking a Retail Leasing Manager to oversee leasing across the MENA region. You will manage negotiations, source prime locations, and lead lease administration to support brand expansion with strong stakeholder collaboration.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in retail leasing or real estate, excellent negotiation and financial acumen, and the ability to analyze market trends for strategic leasing decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in retail leasing or real estate management, preferably in a multinational company.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Excellent analytical and financial acumen to assess leasing transactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage, negotiate, and formalize all retail leasing transactions within the assigned portfolio.
• Source and negotiate prime real estate for existing and new brands, ensuring effective commercial and leasing terms.
• Execute lease admin tasks including contract reviews, legal reviews, payment processing, and documentation tracking.
• Ensure leasing system and tracking sheets are kept updated.
• Plan and execute roll-out locations for retail brands under Al-Futtaim Retail.
• Negotiate early lease surrender/termination for store closures with minimal financial impact.
• Build and strengthen relationships with landlords and internal stakeholders.
• Run regular leasing reports and provide insights to management and stakeholders.
• Support lease review processes and collaborate with the legal department to identify and mitigate lease risks.
• Analyze portfolio performance and negotiate renewals to ensure competitive rates.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Lease administration

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Al-Futtaim Retail is seeking a Retail Leasing Manager to oversee leasing across the MENA region. You will manage negotiations, source prime locations, and lead lease administration to support brand expansion with strong stakeholder collaboration.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in retail leasing or real estate, excellent negotiation and financial acumen, and the ability to analyze market trends for strategic leasing decisions.