Executive (Leasing and operations)

DAISO SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DAISO Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Site Selection & Market Research professional to support strategic expansion in Singapore.

You will map markets, assess catchment areas, and analyse footfall to guide management and HQ decisions with data-driven site choices. You will manage budgeting, procurement, vendor relationships, and contract administration for store developments, delivering reports to senior management and overseas partners while coordinating with multiple stakeholders on schedules

Qualifications

• Min. Diploma/Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Retail Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in business development, retail expansion, leasing, or site selection with understanding of Singapore shopping mall ecosystem.
• Commercially driven with strong negotiation skills and ability to secure favourable terms.
• Solid analytical and financial acumen, capable of evaluating project costs, managing budgets, and assessing site feasibility.

Responsibilities

• Market Mapping: Research market trends, shopper demographics, and catchment areas to support management decisions.
• Site Feasibility: Gather data on potential store locations, analyse footfall patterns and competitor activity.
• Commercial Negotiation: Negotiate lease and terms for new sites.
• Management Reporting: Compile site selection and competitive intelligence reports for local management and HQ.
• Budget Tracking: Monitor project budgets for store developments and identify cost discrepancies.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare reports on project costs and financial status of fit-outs.
• Payment Processing: Ensure timely payments to suppliers per company policies.
• Supplier Research: Identify potential suppliers for materials needed for store development.
• Sourcing & Quotes: Obtain and evaluate quotes from vendors to balance quality and cost.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with suppliers and contractors to ensure timely execution.
• Contract Tracking: Organise vendor and contractor agreements and terms.
• Renewals & Compliance: Monitor expiry dates and assist in renewals or renegotiations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Budgeting & cost control

Market research

Site selection

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Diploma/Degree in Business Administration/Real Estate/Retail Management

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Site Selection & Market Research

• Market Mapping:Research market trends, shopper demographics, and catchment areas to support management in strategic expansion decisions

• Site Feasibility:Gather data on potential store locations, analysing footfall traffic patterns and conducting competitor analysis

• Commercial Negotiation:Leverage market understanding to negotiate favourable lease and commercial terms for new potential sites

• Management Reporting:Compile comprehensive site selection and competitive intelligence reports to guide local management and Japan HQ in high-stakes decision-making
  

Project Budgeting & CostManagement

• Budget Tracking:Monitor project budgets for all new storedevelopments, meticulously tracking expenses to identify discrepancies or potential cost overruns

• Financial Reporting:Prepare regular updates and analytical reports on project costs and the financial status of ongoing fit-outs for analysis and decision-making

• Payment Processing:Ensure that payments for supplies and services are processed efficiently and in accordance with company policies
  

Vendor Sourcing & Procurement

• Supplier Research:Identify and research potential suppliers for materials needed for store development, including furniture, fixtures, and retail equipment

• Sourcing & Quotes:Obtain, evaluate, and compare quotes from multiple vendors to balance product quality with cost-efficiency

• Purchase Orders:Process purchase orders accurately and maintain organised cost-related documentation
  

Contract Administration & Contractor Liaison

• Vendor Management:Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers, contractors, and other third-party vendors, coordinating communication to ensure timely execution

• Contract Tracking:Organise and track all vendor and contractor agreements, ensuring strict adherence to deliverables and contract terms

• Renewals & Compliance: Monitor contract and lease expirationdates, assisting in renewing or renegotiating terms as necessary

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Min. Diploma/Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Retail Management, or a related field

• Proven experience in business development, retail expansion, leasing, or site selection, with a strong understanding of the Singapore shopping mall ecosystem

• Commercially driven with strong negotiation skills and the ability to secure favourable terms

• Solid analytical and financial acumen, capable of evaluating project costs, managing budgets, and assessing site feasibility

• Experience handling vendor relations, procurement, and third-party contractor management

• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to synthesise data and present clear reports to Senior Management and overseas headquarters

• Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple store development projects simultaneously