Senior Leasing Manager

DBA-Verwaltungs-Gmbh; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus scheme

Health insurance

Job summary

DBA-Verwaltungs-Gmbh is seeking a Senior Leasing Manager to join our team in the Netherlands. This pivotal role influences the retail mix at the Mall of the Netherlands, requiring strong leadership and negotiation skills.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in retail property, with a focus on leasing and stakeholder relationships, and a deep understanding of sustainable retail dynamics. A competitive benefits package is offered, including a bonus scheme and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the retail property industry focusing on leasing.
• Genuine interest in retail dynamics and sustainability.
• Proven track record in transactions and operations on high-quality portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the leasing strategy for Mall of the Netherlands.
• Lead negotiations on new lettings and manage lease agreements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimize store design and leasing deals.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Retail Management

Stakeholder Relationship Building

Understanding of ESG

Business Management

Education

MRICS qualified

Experience in Estate Management or Business Management

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Leasing Manager to join our team in the Netherlands, playing a key role in shaping the retail mix at one of Europe’s leading destinations, the Mall of the Netherlands. This is a highly visible, commercially driven role at the heart of the business, where you’ll influence which brands we partner with and how the asset continues to evolve.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the leasing strategy for Mall of the Netherlands, ensuring it supports the asset’s commercial and strategic objectives.
• Lead the Leasing input into the Annual Business Plan, budgets and long‑term forecasts, and ongoing financial reporting.
• Deliver Business Plan leasing KPIs, including deal volume, vacancy rate, base rent, turnover rent and ERV growth. Track performance and clearly communicate progress, risks and opportunities to the Leasing Director.
• Provide strong leadership to the Leasing Manager, ensuring effective performance, development and alignment with asset priorities.
• Set a clear leasing vision for the asset, bringing key stakeholders and the wider team on the journey.
• Build and maintain strong direct relationships with key brands, reducing reliance on agents and driving best‑in‑class commercial outcomes.
• Ensure full compliance across all leasing activity, including oversight of KYC and internal governance processes.
• Ensure the right resourcing model is in place, within budget, including internal team structure, external agents and leasing materials.
• Appoint, manage and motivate external leasing agents, ensuring alignment with asset strategy and delivery of high‑quality, commercially focused outcomes.
• Coach and guide agents to ensure consistency with URW standards, including deal quality, brand engagement and stakeholder management.
• Lead negotiations on new lettings from initial discussions through to exchange, store opening and completion, including internal and JV approvals and landlord works coordination.
• Drive the introduction of new brands across retail and emerging categories, enhancing the asset’s overall proposition.
• Manage asset‑level leasing activity including assignments, break options, surrenders and re‑gearings.
• Lead anchor tenant strategy, focusing on securing, retaining and optimising key anchor relationships to support long‑term asset performance.
• Oversee and challenge key commercial negotiations (including those led by agents) to ensure alignment with financial and strategic objectives.
• Work closely with Retail Design and Development teams to optimise store design and ensure timely, high‑quality store delivery.
• Collaborate across internal teams including Operations, Centre Management, Finance, Research, Development, Legal and Marketing to drive best outcomes.
• Partner with Marketing & PR to maximise exposure and impact of leasing deals.
• Identify and deliver cross‑selling opportunities with Commercial Partnerships (e.g. media packages for brand launches).
• Continuously review and optimise unit configuration to maximise income and long‑term value.
• Line‑manage the Leasing Manager, providing clear direction, ongoing coaching and development, and ensuring delivery against individual and asset‑level KPIs, with a strong focus on performance, accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualified (desired but not essential) with proven PQE.
• Must have significant experience in the retail property industry with a proven track record in leasing, sales, marketing and/or operations on a high‑quality portfolio.
• Genuine interest in retail, the dynamics of retail and key trends, with a clear understanding of how long‑term sustainability should be a priority over short‑term gains.
• Excellent negotiation skills combined with a transaction mindset and a keen drive to get deals done.
• Experience or studies in Estate Management or Business Management.
• A good understanding of ESG and how Leasing can contribute to the sustainability agenda.
• A proven track record in building successful relationships with stakeholders; understanding the strategic objectives and converting them into long‑term partnerships.
• Management experience desirable.
• Confident presenter who can articulate their arguments and recommendations to influence decisions around the business.

Benefits

Competitive bonus scheme and health insurance available.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We evaluate each application with fairness and without discrimination based on disability, age, gender, origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristics. Our commitment is to provide equal access to our services for everyone. If you require any adjustments for your interview, please let us know in advance, so we can support you accordingly.

Security Checks

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and trustworthy working environment, we conduct comprehensive security checks on all employees prior to their start date. These checks may include identity verification, employment history and criminal record screening, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.