Executive - Leasing

FashionUnited; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FashionUnited is seeking a Leasing Coordinator to support the real estate team in sourcing and evaluating retail spaces across GCC markets, with a focus on Saudi Arabia. You will assist in lease negotiations, prepare LOIs, and ensure documentation is accurate.

The role requires 2–4 years in retail leasing or property management, a Bachelor's degree, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and close collaboration with legal, finance, operations, and store planning teams.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical abilities.
• Experience coordinating leasing processes and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with GCC retail leasing practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lease Negotiation & Coordination: assist in negotiating terms for new stores, renewals, and relocations under senior guidance.
• Market Research & Site Visits: conduct site visits, assess foot traffic, visibility, accessibility, and competitive environment.
• Lease Documentation & Tracking: maintain records of rent, term, and critical dates; coordinate with legal & lease administration.
• Stakeholder Engagement: coordinate with landlords, brokers, mall management, and internal teams to align leasing actions.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Market research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, or a related field

Job description

This position is responsible for supporting the real estate team in sourcing, evaluating, and securing retail spaces across designated markets. The role includes negotiating lease terms, maintaining lease documentation, and assisting in expansion and renewal strategies to support the company’s retail growth.

Key Responsibility

• Lease Negotiation & Coordination
• Assist in negotiating lease terms for new stores, renewals, and relocations under guidance from senior leasing staff.
• Prepare Letters of Intent (LOIs), proposals, and lease deal summaries.
• Liaise with landlords to follow up on lease documentation, approvals, and handovers.

Market Research & Site Visits

• Conduct site visits and gather data on foot traffic, visibility, accessibility, and competitive environment.
• Assist in preparing site evaluation reports and presenting findings to internal teams.

Lease Documentation & Tracking

• Maintain accurate records of leasing deals, including rent, lease term, and critical dates.
• Coordinate with the lease administration and legal teams to ensure smooth documentation and compliance.
• Track lease expiry dates, rent escalations, and renewal timelines.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate with landlords, brokers, and mall management for day-to-day leasing queries.
• Work closely with internal teams (legal, finance, operations, and store planning) to align leasing actions with business needs.

Desired Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in retail leasing, real estate coordination, or property management.
• Exposure to retail leasing processes in GCC markets is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.