Senior Leasing Manager – Retail (m/f/d)

Macdonald & Company; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Macdonald & Company in Düsseldorf seeks an experienced Senior Leasing Manager (m/f/d) to lead the leasing strategy for a retail and commercial property portfolio and to close retail lease agreements.

You will build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, retailers, brands and market players, manage negotiations from initial talks to signing, and collaborate with Asset Management, Property Management, Finance, Legal and Development.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of professional experience in retail leasing or a comparable field.
• Proven track record in negotiating and closing retail lease agreements.
• Strong understanding of the German retail and commercial real estate market.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage the leasing strategy for a portfolio of retail properties.
• Identify, approach and secure suitable tenants in line with the commercial strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with tenants, retailers, brands and market players.
• Manage the leasing process from negotiations through to contract signing and handover.
• Conduct lease negotiations, including rents, incentives and other terms.
• Develop and maintain a network within the retail and commercial real estate market.
• Monitor market trends and tenant demand to identify new opportunities.
• Collaborate with Asset Management, Property Management, Finance, Legal and Development.
• Prepare leasing strategies, market analyses and management reports.
• Support occupancy optimization and rental income growth.
• Represent the company in meetings, negotiations and industry events.

Kenntnisse

Retail leasing

Negotiation

Relationship management

German & English

Market knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

Our client is a dynamic and rapidly growing company with a strong presence in the retail and commercial real estate sector. As part of its continued expansion, we are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Leasing Manager (m/f/d) to join the team in Düsseldorf.

As a recruitment partner, we are supporting our client exclusively in the search for this key position.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the leasing strategy for a portfolio of retail properties and/or retail locations
• Identify, approach and secure suitable tenants in line with the overall commercial strategy
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective tenants, retailers, brands and key market players
• Manage the entire leasing process from initial negotiations through to contract signing and handover
• Conduct lease negotiations, including commercial terms, rents, incentives and other contractual conditions
• Develop and maintain a strong network within the retail and commercial real estate market
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities and tenant demand to identify new business opportunities
• Work closely with internal stakeholders across Asset Management, Property Management, Finance, Legal and Development
• Prepare leasing strategies, market analyses, business cases and regular management reports
• Support the optimization of occupancy, rental income and overall asset performance
• Represent the company in meetings, negotiations and relevant industry events

Your Profile

• Several years of professional experience in retail leasing, commercial real estate or a comparable field
• Proven track record in successfully negotiating and closing retail lease agreements
• Strong understanding of the German retail and commercial real estate market
• Established network of contacts within the retail, fashion, F&B, leisure or related sectors
• Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-management skills
• Strong commercial mindset with a clear focus on results and value creation
• Ability to manage multiple projects and negotiations simultaneously
• Confident and professional appearance, both internally and externally
• Excellent command of German and English, both written and spoken
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Germany and, where required, internationally