Leasing Manager

Subway® Australia; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An international restaurant brand is seeking a Leasing Manager to oversee leasing in Western and South Australia. The role involves identifying suitable locations for new franchises, managing existing lease portfolios, and negotiating terms with landlords. Candidates should have a strong background in lease negotiations, excellent networking skills, and a Bachelor's degree preferred in Property Management. This fast-paced position offers a dynamic environment to make impactful contributions to the brand's growth.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years’ experience in landlord leasing or franchise environment.
• Understanding of lease negotiations is essential.
• Self-motivated and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify new locations and negotiate terms with landlords.
• Manage existing lease portfolio and upcoming renewals.
• Create and maintain relationships with territory developers and landlords.

Skills

Lease Negotiations

Networking skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Property Management or equivalent

Job description

Region: Western Australia/South Australia SMO

Ready for a fresh, new career? Look no further because one of the world’s most iconic brands can help you get there.

Why Join Us?

At Subway, “better” is baked into our DNA. We are a brand that believes in continued improvement … in our lives, our businesses, and our planet. From the handshake that started our very first sandwich shop to earning our position as one of the world’s leading restaurant brands, we’ve always embraced change and the path ahead. And today, we're making better living way easier.

Our purpose is about more than the food we serve in our restaurants. It’s centered on fueling healthy businesses and healthier lives. It is one of the most exciting times to join the Subway team and contribute to our transformational journey.

About the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity to support our SMO team as a Leasing Manager looking after the Western and South Coast. The Leasing Manager supports the team with managing all aspects of Leasing. Coordinating the identification, acquisition, negotiation and execution of all new leases and lease renegotiation for the assigned territory. Work closely with franchisees and SSA staff to ensure that leases are handled properly and meet procedural requirements and company policies. Renewals are managed in a timely manner and in compliance with relevant State regulations.

If you feel that this is the role for you, and you are successful with your application, be ready to be Bold, Empowered, Accountable, and ready to have Fun in a fast paced and agile working environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identify new locations and opportunities that may be suitable for relocations of existing sites, brand new locations, or replacements for old locations that have closed historically. Negotiate terms with landlords that provide a sustainable business model for franchisees and minimize risk for both Subway and the franchisee. Submit Site Reviews with supporting information from demographic mapping tools for approval. Develop the restaurant portfolio to support the territory in achieving its Net Restaurant Growth targets.
• Manage the existing lease portfolio for the territory monitoring for upcoming renewals or options to exercise. Ensure that franchisees are engaged in the process as required and communicated with proactively through the process. Utilize opportunities to improve occupancy costs for franchisees and improve franchisee profitability and increase affordability of franchisees to reinvest via remodeling
• Negotiate lease extensions and potential financial contributions were required to assist territory team and franchisees move forward with remodels that are required or overdue.
• Create and maintain a network of territory developers or agents who build or lease in specific areas of assigned territory. Maintain regular contact to ensure that all opportunities are captured, and Subway is top of mind as new developments are undertaken within the geography of the territory. Develop and maintain strong relationships with major landlords that may have multiple Subway restaurants within their portfolio.
• Assist franchisees with building / property maintenance or upgrade issues that are landlord responsibility under their leases as required.

Qualifications (some examples listed below):

• Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred) in Property Management/Commercial, Project Management areas
• Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in an
• Must have experience in landlord leasing, franchise environment
• Understanding of Lease Negotiations
• Able to multi-task, prioritize workload and comfortable working within a fast-paced environment.
• Interpersonal, relationship-building and networking skills with a self-motivated attitude to work.