Senior Leasing Specialist- Retail Expansion

Boutiqaat; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Mobility across the GCC

Leadership support

Job summary

Boutiqaat seeks a dynamic Retail Space Acquisition leader to drive mall leasing and expansion across the GCC, starting in Dubai. You will own relationships with mall operators, landlords, and developers to secure high-visibility locations for stores, pop-ups, and kiosks.

This role blends strategy, real estate intelligence, and business development to shape Boutiqaat's retail footprint. You will excel at negotiating favorable lease terms, coordinating with internal teams, and tracking market

Qualifications

• This role requires 2+ years in retail expansion, mall leasing, or commercial real estate in the GCC.
• Experience dealing with mall operators, landlords, and developers is preferred.
• Strong commercial mindset with excellent negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain partnerships with mall management teams, developers, and landlords.
• Scout and secure premium locations for stores, pop-ups, and kiosks across top malls.
• Negotiate lease terms aligned with Boutiqaat's growth and brand strategy.
• Coordinate between legal, retail operations, store design and external stakeholders for site launches.
• Monitor market trends, competitor placements, and upcoming retail developments.
• Create and maintain a UAE/GCC retail location roadmap.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Retail expansion

UAE mall networks

Stakeholder management

Networking in real estate

Job description

Do you know how to unlock the front doors to the region's best malls?

Are you the kind of person who doesn't just find a space… but secures the space?

At Boutiqaat, we don't just want to show up - we want to stand out. We're on the hunt for a dynamic, connected, and commercially savvy professional to lead our retail space acquisition strategy across the GCC, starting with Dubai.

About the Role:

This role blends retail strategy, real estate intelligence, and business development. You'll be the go-to person for identifying and securing prime mall locations — whether permanent flagship stores, pop-up activations, or seasonal kiosks. You'll own the relationships with mall operators, landlords, and developers to ensure Boutiqaat always has front-row retail visibility.

Your Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with mall management teams, developers, and commercial landlords.
• Scout and secure premium locations for stores, pop-ups, and kiosks across top-performing malls and retail destinations.
• Negotiate favorable lease terms and ensure alignment with Boutiqaat's growth and brand strategy.
• Act as the key liaison between internal departments (legal, retail operations, store design) and external stakeholders to ensure seamless site launch.
• Keep a sharp eye on market trends, competitor placements, and upcoming retail developments.
• Create and maintain a retail location roadmap for UAE and wider GCC expansion.

What You Bring:

• 2+ years of experience in retail expansion, mall leasing, or commercial real estate within the GCC — preferably from both landlord and brand sides.
• Strong knowledge of UAE mall networks and real estate dynamics.
• Proven success in securing high-traffic, high-visibility retail locations.
• Excellent negotiation skills with a commercial mindset.
• An established network within the retail real estate community is a huge plus.
• Proactive, persuasive, flexible and highly organized with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to shape the retail footprint of one of the most dynamic beauty platforms in the region.
• A fast-paced, empowering environment where bold ideas and smart execution are celebrated.
• Full support from leadership and cross-functional teams to bring your location strategies to life.
• Competitive salary, performance incentives, and mobility across the GCC.