General Manager - Commercial leasing

Address Advisors; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Address Advisors in Bengaluru seeks a General Manager – Commercial Leasing to lead end-to-end leasing for office, retail, and other assets. You will drive business development, build relationships with landlords, occupiers, and clients, and negotiate terms and agreements.

You will supervise operations, monitor portfolio performance, ensure accurate lease accounting, and align leasing strategies with business goals while mentoring the leasing team and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Proven leadership and team-management experience.
• Experience in commercial real estate operations, leasing, or property advisory.
• Strong finance knowledge including lease structuring and revenue forecasting.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end commercial leasing for office, retail and other assets.
• Drive business development and build relationships with clients, landlords and occupiers.
• Monitor portfolio performance and ensure accurate financial tracking of leases.
• Coordinate with internal teams and mentor leasing staff.
• Prepare market reports and proposals, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Finance / lease structuring

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Client relationship management

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Real Estate

MBA or equivalent preferred

Job description

Company Description

Address Advisors is a team of experienced real estate specialists recognized for strong market insight and the ability to close complex transactions. With extensive experience across commercial, residential, industrial, and managed spaces, the firm combines strategic thinking with hands‑on execution. The team works with a wide range of assets, including corporate offices, industrial facilities, homes, land parcels, and hospitality properties. Address Advisors focuses on understanding real requirements, navigating market complexities, and delivering practical, results‑oriented outcomes. The company is committed to bringing clarity to decisions, insight to strategy, and momentum to real estate transactions.

Role Description

The General Manager – Commercial Leasing will lead and manage the commercial leasing function, overseeing end‑to‑end leasing activities for office, retail, and other commercial assets. This full‑time, on‑site role is based in Bengaluru and involves driving business development, building and maintaining relationships with clients, landlords, and occupiers, and negotiating leasing terms and agreements. The role includes supervising day‑to‑day operations, monitoring portfolio performance, ensuring accurate financial tracking of leases, and aligning leasing strategies with broader business goals. The General Manager will coordinate with internal teams, mentor and guide leasing staff, prepare market reports and proposals, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The position requires proactive market scanning, pipeline management, and consistent achievement of leasing targets.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership capabilities with proven skills in General Management and Team Management.
• Experience in Operations Management, including process optimization and service delivery in a commercial real estate or related environment.
• Solid understanding of Finance, including lease structuring, financial analysis, and revenue forecasting.
• Demonstrated ability in Strategic Planning, market analysis, and development of commercial leasing strategies.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and client relationship skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior decision‑makers.
• Relevant experience in commercial leasing, corporate real estate, or property advisory; prior experience in the Bengaluru market is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field; a postgraduate qualification (MBA or equivalent) is preferred.