Retail Leasing Manager

Talents Tide; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Talents Tide is seeking a dynamic Retail Leasing Manager to drive leasing strategies for premium retail and lifestyle projects across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. You will identify and secure tenants, focusing on home-grown and regional brands, while building strong relationships with retail groups, F&B operators, and lifestyle brands.

The role requires a proven track record in retail leasing, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and a solid network within the UAE retail scene.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in retail leasing, with a focus on premium malls and lifestyle destinations.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Experience building relationships with home-grown and regional retail groups in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute leasing strategies for premium retail and lifestyle projects.
• Identify and secure suitable tenants, focusing on home-grown and regional brands.
• Build and maintain relationships with retail groups, F&B operators, and lifestyle brands.
• Negotiate lease terms in line with company objectives and market standards.
• Collaborate with legal, design, and development teams to align tenant fit-out and handover with timelines.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new leasing opportunities and trends.
• Maintain knowledge of retail trends, tenant performance, and consumer behavior in the UAE.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship management

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Retail Leasing Manager with extensive experience in the regional retail sector. The ideal candidate will have strong existing relationships with home-grown retail groups and a proven track record of successfully leasing premium mall and lifestyle destinations across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute leasing strategies for premium retail and lifestyle projects.

Identify and secure suitable retail tenants, focusing on home-grown and regional retail brands.

Build and maintain strong relationships with retail groups, F&B operators, and lifestyle brands.

Negotiate lease terms and conditions in line with company objectives and market standards.

Collaborate with legal, design, and development teams to ensure tenant fit-out and handover align with project timelines.

Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify new leasing opportunities and trends.

Maintain updated knowledge of retail trends, tenant performance, and consumer behavior in the UAE market.

Requirements:

Proven track record of closing deals with home-grown and regional retail groups.

Solid understanding of the retail market in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, including consumer trends and key players.

Strong network within the regional retail and F&B community.

Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Marketing, or a related field.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.

  Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Marketing, or a related field.

Minimum 5-7 years of experience in retail leasing, with a strong focus on premium malls and lifestyle destinations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with leading retail developers or mall management companies in the UAE.

Knowledge of lease administration, legal contracts, and property management best practices.