Asset Manager – Retail Development

Hysan Development Company Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hysan Development Company Limited is seeking an experienced asset manager for a pivotal retail development in Hong Kong. You will lead end-to-end asset-management strategies, oversee leasing activities, engage in placemaking initiatives and coordinate across internal teams, JV partners and external stakeholders to maximise long-term asset value.

The role requires strong financial discipline, market awareness and bilingual communication in English and Cantonese, with Mandarin considered an

Qualifications

• Degree in Real Estate, Surveying, Property Management, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years in retail leasing, asset/portfolio management, or related fields.
• Experience managing commercial performance with budgeting and P&L oversight.
• Proven pre-opening, opening or post-opening stabilisation experience preferred.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to translate data into actions.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end asset-management strategy for the retail development including leasing, marketing, operations and financial performance.
• Facilitate lettings, renewals, rent reviews and tenancy negotiations; oversee tenant relationships.
• Drive pre-opening planning, tenant fit-out, operational policies and handover for readiness.
• Oversee day-to-day retail operations post-opening, ensuring customer experience and asset presentation.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, operating expenses, business plans and forecasts.
• Analyse asset performance and identify opportunities to enhance revenue and reduce costs.

Skills

Asset management

Retail leasing

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Placemaking

Market research

Cross-functional collaboration

English & Cantonese

Education

Degree in Real Estate, Surveying, Property Management, Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Property management software

Job description

This is a pivotal role with end-to-end responsibility for asset management, spanning pre-opening preparation, leasing coordination, marketing, operational readiness and stabilised asset performance. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams, joint-venture partners and external stakeholders to deliver a compelling retail destination and maximise the asset’s long-term value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end asset-management strategy and execution for the retail development, covering leasing, marketing, operations and financial performance.
• Facilitate new lettings, renewals, rent reviews and tenancy negotiations; oversee day-to-day tenant relationship management.
• Drive pre-opening planning and execution, including tenant fit-out coordination, operational policies and procedures, tenant communications, handover preparation and overall operational readiness.
• Oversee day-to-day retail operations after opening, ensuring a high standard of customer experience, tenant service, safety and asset presentation.
• Prepare, manage and monitor annual budgets, operating expenses, business plans, financial forecasts and regular management reports.
• Analyse asset performance, including rental income, occupancy, sales productivity, marketing effectiveness and operating costs; identify opportunities to enhance revenue, control costs and improve returns.
• Work closely with Project Management, Finance, Leasing, Marketing and other internal teams to ensure a seamless transition from project delivery into operations.
• Develop and execute placemaking initiatives, marketing campaigns and promotional activations that reinforce the project’s positioning, drive footfall and support tenant sales performance.
• Conduct regular market research, competitor benchmarking and rental analysis to inform leasing, tenant-mix and asset-enhancement strategies.
• Build and maintain constructive working relationships with joint-venture partners, tenants, consultants, service providers and relevant external stakeholders.
• Support asset-enhancement initiatives and strategic projects as required.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Degree holder in Real Estate, Surveying, Property Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years’ relevant experience in retail leasing, asset management, portfolio management, retail operations or marketing, preferably gained with a reputable property developer, landlord, retail operator or consultancy.
• Demonstrated experience in managing the commercial and operational performance of a retail or commercial property, including budgeting, forecasting and P&L management.
• Experience in retail-project pre-opening, opening and/or post-opening stabilisation is highly preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret financial and operational data and translate insights into practical business actions.
• Proven negotiation, stakeholder-management and tenant-relations skills.
• Highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver under pressure.
• A collaborative team player who can work effectively across functions while independently driving assigned initiatives.
• Passion for retail, placemaking and creating engaging customer and community experiences.
• Proficient in written and spoken English and Cantonese; Mandarin is an advantage.
• Candidates with less experience but strong potential may be considered for an Assistant Manager or another appropriate title.