Property, Assistant Manager (New Site Sourcing)

Watson's Personal Care Stores Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Watsons Malaysia is seeking a Property Sourcing & Leasing Specialist to source and assess potential sites for expansion, conduct market research, and monitor competitor activity. You will lead a team on tenancy matters, assist rental negotiations, prepare business cases, and coordinate with landlords and internal teams to resolve tenancy issues.

Applicants should have a Diploma or Degree in Property Management or a related field with 5–6 years’ experience in retail leasing or property

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Property Management, Real Estate, Business Administration, or related field with approximately 5–6 years’ relevant experience, preferably in retail leasing or property management.
• Good command of spoken and written English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Able to lead and guide team members, monitor progress, and take ownership of deliverables.
• Good planning, prioritization, and follow-up skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and assess potential new sites for expansion, including market research, property trends, and competitor activity.
• Lead and guide team members in site sourcing, tenancy matters, landlord coordination, and follow-up actions.
• Support rental negotiations, lease execution, tenancy documentation, and related correspondence.
• Prepare and present site proposals, business cases, and recommendations to management.
• Work with landlords, internal departments, and external parties to resolve property and tenancy matters.
• Review tenancy agreements and support other property-related duties or projects as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Planning & prioritization

Travel readiness

Education

Diploma/degree in Property Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tenancy management systems

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities (Priority: Sourcing New Sites)

Source and assess potential new sites for expansion, including market research, property trends, and competitor activity.

Lead and guide team members in site sourcing, tenancy matters, landlord coordination, and follow-up actions.

Support rental negotiations, lease execution, tenancy documentation, and related correspondence.

Prepare and present site proposals, business cases, and recommendations to management.

Work with landlords, internal departments, and external parties to resolve property and tenancy matters.

Review tenancy agreements and support other property-related duties or projects as assigned.

Requirements

Diploma or degree in Property Management, Real Estate, Business Administration, or related field with approximately 5–6 years’ relevant experience, preferably in retail leasing or property management.

Good command of spoken and written English; additional languages are an advantage.

Able to lead and guide team members, monitor progress, and take ownership of deliverables.

Good planning, prioritization, and follow-up skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, tenancy management systems, and AI-enabled tools to support work efficiency.

Able to travel and possess own transport, including travel to East Malaysia.

About Us

Watsons Malaysia is part of AS Watsons Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer operating over 16,000 stores under 12 retail brands in 28 markets, with over 130,000 employees worldwide. For the fiscal year 2022, AS Watsons Group recorded revenue of US$22 billion. Every year, we are serving over 5.5 billion shoppers via our O+O (Offline plus Online) technology-enabled platforms.

Watsons Malaysia is the leading health and beauty retailer with more than 650 Watsons stores and growing in the country serving the needs of all Malaysians. Watsons continues to inspire our customers to enjoy life to the fullest and set the standards in the health, wellness, and beauty market, providing personalised advice in health, beauty, and personal care on top of its market-leading product ranges, making customers LOOK GOOD, DO GOOD, FEEL GREAT every day.

Since 2009, Watsons has been the No.1 pharmacy/drugstore brand in Asia Pacific for the 13th year running*. On top of that, Watsons Malaysia won Platinum Award for the Best in Retail Category 2022 by Putra Brands Award, a premier and only brand award in Malaysia voted by Malaysian consumers. Watsons Malaysia is also the No. 1 Retailer Most Preferred Graduates Employers to Work for by Talentbank Graduates' Choice Award 2022.

*Campaign Asia-Pacific “Asia’s Top 1000 Bands online study over 8,000 respondents across 14 markets in Asia Pacific region”

At Watsons, we believe in Growing Together through continuous learning and global exposure, embracing The Power of New by integrating innovation and openness, Caring for All by putting people and the planet at the heart of what we do and Making a Mark by creating a supportive environment where every voice is valued and contributions are celebrated.

We’re currently reviewing a large number of applications and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.