General Manager, Leasing (Luxury shopping mall & office)

Hong Kong Executive Search; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a General Manager for Leasing to oversee operations and strategic initiatives in luxury shopping malls and offices in Singapore. The successful candidate will report to the Managing Director, ensuring optimal leasing and portfolio management practices. This role requires strong leadership skills, extensive market knowledge, and the ability to drive performance across various property functions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in similar function in real estate investment sector.
• Strong exposure in Singapore commercial property market.
• Excellent management reporting skills and ability to motivate diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and strategic market positioning for properties.
• Lead leasing initiatives and oversee marketing alignment.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Business Acumen

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelors degree and/or Masters from reputable university

Job description

General Manager, Leasing (Luxury shopping mall & office)

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About the job General Manager, Leasing (Luxury shopping mall & office)

Location

Report to

Managing Director

Responsibilities

• Overall responsible for managing the business and day-to-day operations of the company.
• Ensure implementation and execution of all decisions of the Board of Directors.
• Provide leadership to and supervise the various functions in the Company, i.e. Leasing, Marketing, Accounting, Property Operations and Human Resources, in the performance of their duties.
• Lead and execute on the desired market positioning for each property in the portfolio in response to the changing market environment.
• Oversee on all retail and office leasing matters including delivering budgeted rents and occupancy rates and developing strategic leasing and execution plans.
• Oversee and implement the asset enhancement initiatives.
• Oversee coordination with the marketing function to ensure that marketing activities are aligned with mall positioning, branding, and tenant mix to drive optimal value for the properties.
• Provide leadership in negotiations with tenants, consultants, and business partners.
• Cultivate and enhance relationships with tenants, stakeholders, merchants/retailers, as well as with the agencies and business partners.
• Promote professional and strategic management practices.
• Conceptualize and develop strategic and tactical leasing plans.
• Understand and analyze tenants' business plans and/or expansion strategies to make or support recommendations for tenant mix and/or tenant relocation.
• Conduct competitor analysis and market research.
• Prepare cost / benefit analysis for leasing plans and opportunities.
• Review and recommend leasing strategies in line with the overall business plan and in tandem with market conditions and trends.
• Provide regular and timely reports.
• Prepare annual leasing budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare and present detailed reports, both on a regular basis and as necessary, depending on the nature of the report.
• Market development, introduce and proactively pursue exciting and unique concepts for the property portfolio.
• Build leasing competencies in response to changing market trends, demographic shifts, and consumer spending behaviour.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience of consistent portfolio in performing similar function preferably in real estate investment sector for commercial or shopping centre.
• Bachelors degree and/or Masters from reputable university.
• Strong business acumen with exposure in Singapore commercial property market.
• Ability to communicate with senior management and possess excellent management reporting skills.
• Ability to multi-task, handle tight deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively organize and motivate team members with a diverse group of skill sets.
• Possess strong leadership qualities and excellent project management skills.