Sales Manager - Leasing

SmartChoice International GCC; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartChoice International GCC is seeking a Leasing Team Lead to oversee leasing operations and drive commercial performance in the UAE's Dubai market.

You will manage a high-performing team, monitor KPIs, and implement leasing strategies to grow revenue across a diverse property portfolio. The role requires leadership, strong communication and stakeholder management in a fast-growing real estate business.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience within leasing, real estate or property management.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring a team.
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering results.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and developing a team of leasing professionals
• Monitoring leasing performance, occupancy rates and commercial KPIs
• Driving revenue growth through effective leasing strategies
• Managing the full leasing lifecycle across a diverse property portfolio
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and development of new team members
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with landlords, tenants and key stakeholders
• Collaborating with internal teams to improve operational efficiency and customer outcomes

Skills

Leasing experience

Team leadership

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We're partnering with a fast-growing, technology-driven real estate business that is reshaping the residential rental experience across the UAE.

As part of its continued growth, the company is looking to appoint a Leasing Team Lead to oversee leasing operations, drive commercial performance, and lead a high-performing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leasing professional who enjoys leading from the front, developing teams, and making a tangible impact within a scaling business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, coaching and developing a team of leasing professionals
• Monitoring leasing performance, occupancy rates and commercial KPIs
• Driving revenue growth through effective leasing strategies
• Managing the full leasing lifecycle across a diverse property portfolio
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and development of new team members
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with landlords, tenants and key stakeholders
• Collaborating with internal teams to improve operational efficiency and customer outcomes

About You

• 5+ years' experience within leasing, real estate or property management
• Previous experience leading or mentoring a team
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering results
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate or a related field preferred

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join an ambitious and rapidly growing business
• High-impact leadership role with genuine autonomy
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment
• Clear scope for career progression as the organisation continues to expand