General Manager, Leasing

Far East Organization; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate development firm in Singapore seeks a General Manager for Leasing to oversee leasing activities and drive occupancy across retail properties. The ideal candidate will manage leasing teams, build tenant relationships, and negotiate lease terms. A diploma in Real Estate, Business, or a related field with at least 15 years of relevant experience is required. Candidates should possess strong negotiation, communication, and leadership skills. The role offers comprehensive health benefits and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Annual leave

Performance bonus

Medical and insurance coverage

Flexible benefits

Staff rebates at F&B outlets

Special rates at hotels

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in real estate leasing.
• Proven track record in achieving leasing targets.
• Strong understanding of leasing regulations and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Manage leasing teams to drive occupancy and retention.
• Build relationships with tenants and negotiate lease terms.
• Prepare budgets and monitor leasing performance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Diploma in Real Estate or Business

Job description

Company Description

Far East Organization, together with its Hong Kong-based sister company Sino Group, is one of Asia's largest real estate groups. The group has publicly-listed as well as private development and investment companies under its umbrella and operates in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Australia, Japan, and Hawaii.

Far East Organization operates as a Christian enterprise which seeks to be a community of love and a workplace of grace doing business guided by the eternal truths of Jesus Christ.

Far East Organization is the largest private property developer in Singapore. Since its establishment in 1960 by the late Mr Ng Teng Fong, Far East Organization has been contributing to the transformation of Singapore's urban landscape, having built over 780 developments including 55,000 private homes. It is also the city-state's largest private residential landlord and operates one of the largest hospitality portfolios in Singapore. A one-stop real estate emporium, Far East Organization has development and investment interests across diverse sectors covering mixed‑use, residential, hotels, serviced residences, retail, office, self‑storage, healthcare and industrial developments.

Far East Organization includes three listed entities: Far East Orchard Limited, a hospitality and property group; Far East Hospitality Trust which consists of Far East Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust and Far East Hospitality Business Trust; and Yeo Hiap Seng Limited, a 121‑year‑old industry pioneer of processed food and beverage products in Southeast Asia.

Far East Organization is the winner of 13 FIABCI World Prix d'Excellence awards, the highest honour in international real estate. The Organization was conferred the Best Organisation for Championing Human Capital by Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI) in 2021. Far East Organization ranks among the top 50 Singapore's Best Employers 2022 by The Straits Times – Statista.

Job Description

Far East Organization is a Christian Enterprise, which develops real estate and operates businesses by serving with grace, love, integrity and honesty. Together with its Hong Kong‑based sister company Sino Group, they are one of Asia's largest real estate groups, with operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Japan, China (Mainland and Hong Kong) and USA.

Far East Organization is the largest private property developer in Singapore, having developed over 780 developments across all segments of real estate including 55,000 private homes in Singapore since its establishment in 1960. Far East Organization includes three listed entities: Far East Orchard Limited, Far East Hospitality Trust and Yeo Hiap Seng Limited.

Far East Organization is the winner of 14 FIABCI World Prix d'Excellence awards, the highest honour in international real estate. In 2022, Far East Organization is listed as top 50 of The Straits Time's Singapore Best Employers Study. We believe in taking care of the total well‑being of our people as they grow with us. We nurture a community where talent is developed and recognised, innovative ideas are encouraged, and achievements celebrated.

Our health and well‑being benefits provide physical, mental and spiritual support to our people and their families. In addition to annual leave, performance bonus, medical and insurance coverage, you can anticipate the provision of birthday leave, birthday benefits, family care leave, flexible benefits, staff rebates at F&B outlets, and special rates at our hotels, both locally and overseas. We empower you in your engagement with the wider community by providing varied activities to experience different opportunities to serve and contribute to the community.

Overview

The General Manager, Leasing reports to the Head of Leasing and is responsible for overseeing leasing activities to drive occupancy, retention and rental income across a portfolio of retail properties. The GM leads teams of experienced leasing professionals, manages key tenant relationships and collaborates with Marketing and Operations teams to achieve business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and guide the leasing teams in execution of the leasing strategies to drive occupancy levels and retention.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective tenants.
• Negotiate lease terms for new leases and renewals.
• Prepare and monitor leasing budgets, forecasts and management reports on leasing performance.
• Plan and implement tenant mix strategies aligned with mall positioning and shopper demographics.
• Analyse market trends to identify leasing opportunities and for benchmarking.

Requirements

• Diploma in Real Estate, Business, or a related field, with minimum 15 years of relevant experience.
• Strong negotiation, communication and leadership skills.
• Proven track record in achieving leasing targets and experience in leading multiple teams.
• Strong understanding of market trends and leasing practices, supported by knowledge of real estate, leasing regulations and market dynamics.