Senior Leasing Manager

Panda Retail Company – Savola Group; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Retail Company – Savola Group is seeking a senior leasing leader in Jeddah to manage and optimize a large commercial portfolio. You will negotiate with landlords, oversee asset lifecycle, and drive income through strategic tenant mix and robust governance.

The role requires 8–10 years in Real Estate Leasing or Property Management, with strong leadership and deep knowledge of commercial leasing practices. Retail or multi-site experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of commercial leasing and real estate practices.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and commercial skills.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate strategic partnerships with major trademark tenants and brands to strengthen the commercial leasing network.
• Direct Highest and Best Use reviews and manage the asset lifecycle to maximize commercial portfolio value.
• Lead initiatives to optimize 91K sqm of non-utilized GLA for income.
• Drive recurring rental income growth by improving tenant mix and maintaining a superior rent-to-revenue ratio.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of the sublease portfolio to ensure the stability of active contracts.
• Supervise external leasing agents and coordinate the resolution of escalated tenant or administrative complaints.
• Enforce financial governance by validating lease invoices, monitoring schedules, and leading annual rent updates.
• Translate portfolio analytics into actionable asset improvement and revenue-generating initiatives.

Skills

Lease management

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic partnerships

Tenant relationships

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Job description

Lead and oversee the company’s leasing portfolio, ensuring effective lease management, strategic negotiations, landlord relationships, and portfolio performance while supporting business growth and operational continuity.

Key Accountabilities:

• Cultivate strategic partnerships with major trademark tenants and brands to strengthen the commercial leasing network.
• Direct "Highest and Best Use" reviews and manage the asset lifecycle to maximize commercial portfolio value.
• Lead initiatives to optimize 91K sqm of non-utilized GLA for income.
• Drive recurring rental income growth by improving tenant mix and maintaining a superior rent-to-revenue ratio.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of the sublease portfolio to ensure the stability of active contracts.
• Supervise external leasing agents and coordinate the resolution of escalated tenant or administrative complaints.
• Enforce financial governance by validating lease invoices, monitoring schedules, and leading annual rent updates.
• Translate portfolio analytics into actionable asset improvement and revenue-generating initiatives.

Qualification:

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

Strong knowledge of commercial leasing and real estate practices.

Strong leadership, negotiation, and commercial skills.

Experience:

8–10 years of relevant experience in Real Estate Leasing, Property Management, or Lease Management.

Proven experience managing commercial lease portfolios and major landlord negotiations.

Retail or multi-site experience preferred.

Experience leading teams and managing strategic leasing initiatives