Leasing Manager (SMDC RP)

SM Supermalls; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SM Supermalls in the Philippines is seeking a Leasing Manager to shape the mall's tenant mix and drive customer experiences. You will identify brands, attract partners, and negotiate leases to maximize occupancy and rental income, working across Marketing, Operations, and Finance.

With 7–10 years of leasing experience, you will analyze market trends and consumer behavior to develop innovative leasing initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance, enabling the mall to stay competitive and vibrant

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in leasing or retail property management.
• Experience in tenant mix development and brand partnerships.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute leasing strategies and tenant-mix plans aligned with the mall's positioning, target market, consumer trends, and business objectives.
• Identify and attract new and emerging brands, concepts, and business partners that can enhance the mall's customer experience and commercial performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective tenants, brand owners, and business partners.
• Analyze consumer behavior, market trends, competitor activities, and emerging retail concepts to identify opportunities for the mall.
• Evaluate potential tenants based on brand relevance, customer appeal, commercial viability, and alignment with the mall's strategic direction.
• Lead lease negotiations and ensure that commercial agreements support the mall's revenue and occupancy objectives.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure successful tenant onboarding and sustained tenant performance.
• Monitor occupancy, rental income, tenant performance, and other leasing metrics and develop action plans to address gaps.
• Develop innovative leasing initiatives that respond to changing consumer expectations and create fresh, relevant, and differentiated mall experiences.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, leasing standards, contractual obligations, and applicable regulations.

Job description

7 - 10 Years

Job Description

Job Purpose:

As a Leasing Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the mall's tenant mix and overall customer experience. Beyond filling retail spaces, you will identify and develop brands, concepts, and business partnerships that resonate with evolving consumer preferences and strengthen the mall's position as a destination.

You will combine consumer insights, creativity, commercial acumen, and leasing expertise to develop strategies that attract the right tenants, maximize occupancy and rental income, and create a compelling mix of brands and experiences for our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute leasing strategies and tenant-mix plans aligned with the mall's positioning, target market, consumer trends, and business objectives.
• Identify and attract new and emerging brands, concepts, and business partners that can enhance the mall's customer experience and commercial performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective tenants, brand owners, and business partners.
• Analyze consumer behavior, market trends, competitor activities, and emerging retail concepts to identify opportunities for the mall.
• Evaluate potential tenants based on brand relevance, customer appeal, commercial viability, and alignment with the mall's strategic direction.
• Lead lease negotiations and ensure that commercial agreements support the mall's revenue and occupancy objectives.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure successful tenant onboarding and sustained tenant performance.
• Monitor occupancy, rental income, tenant performance, and other leasing metrics and develop action plans to address gaps.
• Develop innovative leasing initiatives that respond to changing consumer expectations and create fresh, relevant, and differentiated mall experiences.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, leasing standards, contractual obligations, and applicable regulations.

Employment type: Full time

Experience: 7 - 10 Years

SM Supermalls is one of Southeast Asia's largestmall developers and operators, with 90 malls in the Philippines and 9 in China. It is owned by the publicly listed SM Prime Holdings, Inc., one of the region'slargest integrated property developers.
With an average daily foot traffic of 4.5 millionin the Philippines and 300,000 in China, plus over 20,000 tenant stores, joinus in shaping experiences loved by both employees and the communities we serve.