Retail Leasing Operations & Portfolio Strategy Division Lead

Private Advertiser; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a seasoned Retail Leasing Operations & Portfolio Strategy Division Lead to steer lease sales and marketing across the entire retail portfolio. You will unite central corporate leasing with on-site mall leasing, driving occupancy, revenue growth, and strong partnerships with major tenants.

You will oversee strategy execution, pricing alignment, and data-driven decision-making while guiding teams and stakeholders to deliver sustainable profitability across the

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in retail Leasing Management and leadership roles.
• Solid budgeting and financial oversight experience.
• Advanced expertise in lease sales strategy and market analysis.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and roll out a long-term strategic leasing roadmap to maximize occupancy and revenue.
• Develop leasing plans that respond to market shifts and demand patterns for a balanced retail mix.
• Oversee performance standards across corporate and mall leasing units.
• Cultivate partnerships with national/global brands and anchor tenants.
• Design and lead end-to-end lease sales strategies with proactive tenant outreach.

Skills

Leasing management experience

Leadership

Budgeting & financial oversight

Negotiation & communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business Administration

Master's degree in Marketing or MBA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About the role

The Retail Leasing Operations & Portfolio Strategy Division Lead sets the strategic direction for lease sales and marketing across the entire retail portfolio, ensuring full alignment with corporate growth objectives and evolving market trends. This role provides unified leadership for both central corporate leasing teams and on-site mall leasing operations, driving excellence in tenant acquisition, retention, and sustainable revenue expansion. You will lead portfolio-wide decision-making, design forward-looking leasing strategies, and build trusted partnerships with key tenants and industry stakeholders — all to maximize occupancy rates and deliver strong profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Define and roll out a long-term strategic leasing roadmap focused on maximizing occupancy levels and rental revenues

• Develop leasing plans that respond to market shifts and consumer demand patterns, creating a vibrant, balanced, and high-performing retail mix

• Oversee performance standards, execution, and results across both corporate leasing teams and property-level mall leasing units

• Cultivate enduring partnerships with national/global retail brands, anchor tenants, and innovative emerging retail concepts

• Design and lead end-to-end lease sales strategies, including targeted promotional campaigns and proactive tenant outreach programs

• Apply data analytics and market intelligence to refine leasing approaches and strengthen sales pipeline management

• Meet or exceed all leasing revenue targets across the full property portfolio

• Establish data-backed rental pricing strategies aligned with market benchmarks and tenant performance metrics

• Partner directly with mall leasing teams to translate division-wide strategy into property-specific leasing plans

• Build and sustain strong relationships with retail brand representatives, real estate brokers, and industry associations

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a comparable business-related field

• Master's degree in Marketing or Business Administration is preferred

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in retail Leasing Management, with a proven track record in leadership roles

• Solid understanding of budgeting processes and financial oversight to support effective cost management

• Advanced expertise in lease sales strategy, retail market analysis, and forecasting; deep knowledge of retail lease structures and negotiation practices; demonstrated proficiency in portfolio management

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities — able to engage effectively with team members, vendors, and all external stakeholders; strong command of oral and written communication including negotiation, formal presentation, facilitation, and training

• Capable of diagnosing operational and leasing challenges, designing practical solutions, and driving successful implementation

• Fully proficient in MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio); working knowledge of enterprise systems including SAP or Oracle

• Strong capabilities in project planning, execution, people management, and organizational leadership

• Strategic, results- and data-driven; process-oriented; applies a risk-informed approach to all decision-making