Senior Executive / Associate Director | Large Format Retail

Colliers; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Large Format Retail leasing specialist to drive high-profile projects and asset repositioning strategies in the local market.

You will work with a national platform to deliver leasing campaigns, build strong client relationships, and lead high-quality submissions and financial modelling for development and asset optimisation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leasing and/or sales across Retail, Industrial, or Commercial property sectors.
• Strong negotiation capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A proactive, driven, and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Grow and direct the Large Format Retail business line with a focus on Adelaide.
• Support national LFR team's long-term strategy and planning.
• Build and maintain client relationships and secure new opportunities in SA.
• Lead submissions, resourcing, risk assessments, and financial modelling.
• Manage leasing campaigns across existing assets and new developments.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication & presentation

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive & collaborative

Education

Real Estate Certificate or Licence

Experience in leasing/sales across Retail/Industrial/Commercial

Job description

Company Description

Colliers is enterprising. What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it. Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. We accelerate their success by empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results.

Job Description

Based in Adelaide’s CBD, this role presents an outstanding opportunity to join one of the most active and dynamic Large Format Retail (LFR) teams in Australia. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-profile LFR projects across South Australia, with a particular focus on Adelaide’s evolving retail landscape and emerging mixed‑use developments.

Working alongside a highly experienced national platform, you will be responsible for the leasing of Large Format Retail showrooms and the successful delivery of new retail projects across the local market. The role also places a strong emphasis on asset repositioning and value‑add strategies, driving improved performance across existing assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the growth and direction of the Large Format Retail business line, with a focus on driving performance, profitability, and sustainable outcomes within the Adelaide market
• Support the development and execution of the national LFR team’s long‑term strategy and business planning initiatives
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while actively identifying and securing new business opportunities across South Australia
• Lead the preparation and delivery of high‑quality submissions, including resourcing strategies, risk assessments, and financial modelling
• Manage and execute leasing campaigns across both existing assets and new development projects

Qualifications

• Current Real Estate Certificate or Licence
• Proven experience in leasing and/or sales across Retail, Industrial, or Commercial property sectors
• Strong negotiation capabilities, with a sound understanding of relevant legislation and current market dynamics
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a broad range of stakeholders
• A proactive, driven, and collaborative approach, with a strong commitment to achieving results