Retail Leasing & Hospitality Operations Lead

Client of Eram Talent; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

KAUST Campus and Thuwal Corniche areas require a seasoned Hospitality & Retail Services Specialist to lead leasing, tenant management, and development. You will negotiate with tenants, oversee onboarding and performance, and drive retail projects from feasibility to lease‑up.

You will supervise hospitality and catering services, ensuring food safety, hygiene, HSE and service quality while coordinating with retailers, contractors and internal teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Property Management, Marketing, Hospitality Management or related field.
• 5 years of progressive experience in Retail Management, Commercial Property Leasing, Hospitality Services Management, Retail Development, or Tenant/Property Management.
• Experience in commercial lease negotiation and administration.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and projects within deadlines and budgets.
• Knowledge of hospitality operations, food safety, hygiene, HSE and service quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement retail leasing and commercial strategies aligned with community requirements, market trends and financial objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate and secure suitable retail tenants, including LOIs.
• Prepare, negotiate, administer and monitor commercial lease agreements and service contracts.
• Conduct market benchmarking, financial analysis, budgeting and lease economics to support revenue and commercial objectives.
• Manage the complete retailer lifecycle, including onboarding, operational readiness, inspections, compliance monitoring, performance reviews and exit clearance.
• Develop and maintain retail inspection, compliance, HSE, hygiene and service quality programs.
• Manage retail development projects from concept, feasibility, programming, design, permitting and construction through commissioning and lease‑up.
• Coordinate catering services for business functions, community events and private occasions.
• Oversee operational, budgetary and financial activities related to food and non‑food retail outlets and associated facilities.
• Maintain strong relationships with retail tenants, service providers, catering operators and internal stakeholders.
• Provide strategic recommendations to management regarding retail planning, business opportunities, risk management, revenue generation and service improvement.

Skills

Retail Management

Commercial Property Leasing

Hospitality Services Management

Retail Development

Tenant/Property Management

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Lease economics

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Property Management, Marketing, Hospitality Management

Job description

KAUST Campus and Thuwal Corniche areas require a seasoned Hospitality & Retail Services Specialist to lead leasing, tenant management, and development. You will negotiate with tenants, oversee onboarding and performance, and drive retail projects from feasibility to lease‑up.

You will supervise hospitality and catering services, ensuring food safety, hygiene, HSE and service quality while coordinating with retailers, contractors and internal teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences.