Assistant Manager, Property Management

MR DIY Malaysia; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MR D.I.Y. Malaysia is seeking a Lease Renewal Manager to lead lease renewals for MR D.I.Y.

stores nationwide, negotiate with landlords, and safeguard the company's interests to ensure timely execution. You will review tenancy agreements, manage the Property Management System (PMS), maintain accurate tenancy data, and coordinate with Legal, Finance and operations teams and external solicitors to facilitate lease execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Property Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of retail property management experience.
• Hands-on experience with lease renewals and landlord negotiations.
• Willingness to travel nationwide.
• Proficient in MS Excel and data management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee lease renewal activities for MR D.I.Y. stores across Malaysia, ensuring tenancy agreements are executed within the timeline.
• Negotiate with landlords on renewals, rental revisions, tenancy terms, and ownership changes while safeguarding the Company's interests.
• Review tenancy agreements, letters of offer, and other lease-related documents with internal stakeholders and legal teams.
• Manage and maintain the Property Management System (PMS), including creation and updating of property and tenancy records.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of tenancy, rental, and property databases through timely maintenance.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Operations, landlords, and external solicitors to facilitate lease execution and payment matters.
• Build strong relationships with landlords, mall management, and property owners for long-term partnerships.
• Monitor lease expiry schedules, rental obligations, and property milestones to ensure policy compliance.
• Prepare and analyse reports on lease renewals, tenancy status, and portfolio performance.
• Assist Senior Manager with process improvements and mentoring junior staff.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Lease administration

Data accuracy

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Property Management / Real Estate / Business

Tools

Property Management System (PMS)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee lease renewal activities for existing MR D.I.Y. retail stores across Malaysia, ensuring tenancy agreements are executed within the stipulated timeline.
• Negotiate with landlords on lease renewals, rental revisions, tenancy terms, operational matters, store closures, and ownership changes while safeguarding the Company's interests.
• Review tenancy agreements, letters of offer, and other lease‑related documentation in collaboration with internal stakeholders and legal representatives.
• Manage and maintain the Property Management System (PMS), including the creation, modification, and updating of property and tenancy records for new and existing stores.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of tenancy, rental, and property databases through timely data maintenance and administration.
• Coordinate closely with Legal, Finance, Operations, landlords, and external solicitors to facilitate lease execution, payment matters, and operational requirements.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with landlords, shopping mall management, and property owners to support long‑term business partnerships.
• Monitor lease expiry schedules, rental obligations, and key property milestones to ensure compliance with company policies and departmental KPIs.
• Prepare and analyse reports relating to lease renewals, tenancy status, rental commitments, and property portfolio performance for management review.
• Support the Senior Manager in driving process improvements, ensuring compliance with departmental SOPs, and providing guidance to junior team members where required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Property Management, Estate Management, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in retail property management, real estate, leasing, or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience managing lease renewals, tenancy administration, and landlord negotiations.
• Experience using Property Management Systems (PMS) or similar real estate management systems is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of tenancy agreements, lease administration, and retail property management practices.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with landlords, mall management, legal firms, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while meeting deadlines.
• Familiar with company policies, lease documentation, and property‑related legal processes.
• Possess a valid driving licence and be willing to travel nationwide when required.
• Self‑motivated, independent, and capable of working with minimal supervision.

MR D.I.Y. is a home‑grown enterprise with over 1,300 stores across Malaysia and Brunei. The home improvement retailer has dedicated to make a positive difference in the lives of its valued customers by offering convenience at all its stores nationwide and online at mrdiy.com.my.

All MR. D.I.Y. stores are managed directly and the retailer often works in collaboration with owners of shopfront properties or owners of malls. MR. D.I.Y. stores offer a wide selection of SKUs across five major categories, namely hardware; household and furnishing; electrical; stationery and sports equipment products; and others (comprising toys, car accessories, jewellery, cosmetics, food and beverage items, as well as health and personal care).

The Company strives to put its customers first by operating an innovative business that is flexible when it comes to providing a wide variety of products, good quality and value‑for‑money, holding true to the Company’s motto of “Always Low Prices”.