Manager, Leasing

Asian Pac Holdings Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Comprehensive Insurance

Staff Priority

Job summary

Asian Pac Holdings Berhad in Petaling Jaya seeks a seasoned Leasing Manager to drive leasing strategy, manage tenancy lifecycles, and lead a dedicated team. You will coordinate with legal, finance, marketing, and operations to ensure timely lease execution and tenant onboarding.

The role requires a strong network in retail, solid negotiating skills, and the ability to analyse market trends and reporting metrics. Based in Petaling Jaya, the position offers growth and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Degree required in business, property, or related field.
• At least 7 years in retail leasing, preferably mall or mixed-use.
• Strong network of retail contacts and leasing knowledge.
• Solid negotiation, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Experience supervising a leasing team is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement leasing strategies to achieve occupancy and revenue targets.
• Oversee tenancy lifecycle, contracts, renewals, and handover processes.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Marketing, and Operations teams.
• Lead leasing team, allocate workloads, and monitor performance.
• Prepare regular leasing reports and provide strategic insights.

Skills

Retail networking

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

MS Office proficiency

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Property Management, Real Estate, Marketing, or related discipline

Job description

What we offer
At Asian Pac Holdings Bhd, we prioritise the well‑being and growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Team‑building activities and social events to foster a collaborative work culture

What you'll be doing

1. Leasing Strategy & Business Development

Develop and implement strategic leasing plans to achieve occupancy, rental income, and revenue targets.

Prepare annual leasing budgets, rental forecasts, and business plans aligned with company objectives.

Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify industry trends, tenant demands, and business opportunities.

Recommend optimal trade mix, tenant placement, and space utilization strategies to enhance asset performance and customer experience.

Identify, approach, and secure prospective tenants that align with the property's leasing strategy.

Build and maintain strong relationships with retailers, brokers, business partners, and industry stakeholders to generate new leasing opportunities.

Represent the company at networking events, exhibitions, and industry functions to expand the tenant pipeline.

Lead negotiations on commercial terms and successfully conclude leasing transactions in line with approved leasing parameters.

2. Tenancy & Lease Administration

Oversee the full leasing lifecycle, including Letters of Offer (LOO), Tenancy Agreements (TA), lease renewals, amendments, rental revisions, terminations, and handover processes.

Ensure all tenancy documentation is prepared accurately, executed promptly, and complies with company policies and legal requirements.

Monitor lease expiry schedules and proactively manage renewals and retention initiatives.

Coordinate closely with Legal, Finance, Marketing, Operations, and Tenancy Administration teams to facilitate smooth lease execution and tenant onboarding.

Lead, mentor, and develop the leasing team to achieve departmental objectives and individual performance targets.

Allocate workloads, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of leasing activities.

Conduct regular coaching, performance reviews, and provide continuous guidance to enhance team capability and productivity.

Foster a collaborative, customer-focused, and results-driven working environment.

4. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

Prepare and present regular leasing reports, including occupancy rates, rental income, leasing pipeline, tenant movement, and market updates.

Analyse leasing performance against established KPIs and recommend improvement initiatives.

Provide management with strategic insights, risk assessments, and action plans to support business decisions.

Maintain accurate leasing records and ensure timely reporting to senior management.

5. Compliance & Stakeholder Management

Ensure all leasing activities comply with company policies, internal approval processes, and regulatory requirements.

Work closely with the Centre Manager to support operational initiatives and asset enhancement programmes.

Collaborate with the Group Leasing Manager to align leasing strategies, governance standards, and key tenant relationships across the portfolio.

Build and maintain positive relationships with existing tenants by addressing leasing matters professionally and supporting long‑term tenant retention.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Property Management, Real Estate, Marketing, or a related discipline.

Minimum 7 years of retail leasing experience, preferably in shopping mall or mixed‑used retail development

Strong network of retail contact

Strong knowledge of retail leasing practices, tenancy documentation, commercial negotiations, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to multitask independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with strong analytical and reporting skills.

Experiencing in supervising or leading a leasing team is an added advantage.

Willing to work in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Asian Pac Holdings Berhad (APHB) is a company listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia. Incepted in 1913, the company and its subsidiary companies’ interests are principally focused towards operations in investment holdings, property development and investment, mall and carpark ownership and trading in building materials.

APHB’s tenets are built on long standing principles of good conduct, trust, and hard work. Despite adapting to the relevance of the modern work environment, APHB still holds fast to its core values; Respect, Honesty, Dedication and Excellence, as the basis of its future direction and growth.

APHB has striven in every account of its operations to raise the bar and distinguish itself in whatever it sets its goals on. And in doing so, it has in‑tandem elevated communities and social living conditions by bringing modern conveniences and amenities to the regular citizen in various parts of the country.

The company’s overall vision is imbued in affecting a holistic and positive change to the nation and its people. As such, it remains relentless in engraving its insignia of quality and dedication as an imprint of its presence wherever its mission may take it.

With a strategically minded management team, foresight and land banks, APHB has over the last few years steadily demonstrated a transformation in becoming a dynamic and sustainable growth company.

As part of our continued growth, we seek dynamic, self‑motivated and responsible individuals to join our Group of Companies.

Asian Pac Holdings Berhad (APHB) is a company listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia. Incepted in 1913, the company and its subsidiary companies’ interests are principally focused towards operations in investment holdings, property development and investment, mall and carpark ownership and trading in building materials.

APHB’s tenets are built on long standing principles of good conduct, trust, and hard work. Despite adapting to the relevance of the modern work environment, APHB still holds fast to its core values; Respect, Honesty, Dedication and Excellence, as the basis of its future direction and growth.

APHB has striven in every account of its operations to raise the bar and distinguish itself in whatever it sets its goals on. And in doing so, it has in‑tandem elevated communities and social living conditions by bringing modern conveniences and amenities to the regular citizen in various parts of the country.

The company’s overall vision is imbued in affecting a holistic and positive change to the nation and its people. As such, it remains relentless in engraving its insignia of quality and dedication as an imprint of its presence wherever its mission may take it.

With a strategically minded management team, foresight and land banks, APHB has over the last few years steadily demonstrated a transformation in becoming a dynamic and sustainable growth company.

As part of our continued growth, we seek dynamic, self‑motivated and responsible individuals to join our Group of Companies.

Perks and benefits Medical Comprehensive Insurance Coverage & Staff Priority