LEASING EXECUTIVE

GOLDEN CAFE FOODS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Cafe Foods Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Leasing Executive to develop a pipeline of prospective food-stall operators and secure tenants for stalls, food courts and coffee shops.

You will report to the Business Development Manager or Directors and coordinate with multiple departments to drive occupancy. The role requires 1–2 years in food-court or coffee-shop leasing, strong communication and negotiation skills, and proficiency in MS Office (Excel).

Qualifications

• Minimum GCE A Level, Diploma or Degree in Business, Marketing, Property Management or related discipline.
• 1–2 years of leasing experience in food-court or coffee-shop environments.
• Familiar with tenancy documents, deposits and related records.
• Confident in approaching new prospects and cold calling.

Responsibilities

• Build a pipeline of prospective food-stall operators through market research, referrals, networking, property agents and cold calling.
• Contact potential tenants and provide clear information about available stalls, locations and leasing opportunities.
• Schedule and conduct site viewings with interested prospects and maintain regular contact through leasing.
• Post and market stalls, food courts and spaces.
• Discuss rental rates, lease periods and terms within approved limits.
• Submit leasing recommendations and negotiate terms with management.
• Engage tenants for renewals and maintain good relationships with agents.
• Respond to enquiries and coordinate with other departments on tenant matters.
• Assist with rental collection follow-ups and highlight outstanding payments.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

MS Office

Excel

English & Mandarin

Education

GCE A Level / Diploma / Degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting to the Business Development Manager or Directors, the Leasing Executive will be responsible for developing a pipeline of prospective food-stall operators and securing suitable tenants for the company’s food stalls, food court and coffee shops.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tenant Acquisition and Marketing

• Build a pipeline of prospective food-stall operators through market research, referrals, networking, property agents and cold calling.


• Contact potential tenants and provide clear information about available stalls, locations and leasing opportunities.


• Schedule and conduct site viewings with interested prospects, and maintain regular contact with prospects and follow up throughout the leasing process.


• Post and market various through platform for the available stalls, food courts and other property spaces.

2. Lease Negotiation

• Discuss rental rates, lease periods and other commercial terms within the limits approved by management.


• Submit leasing recommendations and proposed terms to management for review and approval.


• Engage existing tenants before their tenancies expire, support discussions on renewals or revised rental terms and maintain good working relationships with existing tenants, prospective food-stall operators and property agents.


• Respond to leasing enquiries and coordinate with the relevant departments on tenant or outlet matters.


• Assist with rental collection follow-ups and highlight outstanding payments to the Business Development Manager.

3. Lease Administration

• Prepare, issue and follow up on all required tenancy documents, ensuring that they are complete, properly signed and accurately recorded.


• Maintain accurate leasing records and submit regular pipeline reports covering prospects, calls, viewings, negotiations, renewals and confirmed tenancies.


• Contribute towards achieving occupancy targets and maintaining a suitable mix of food concepts across the company’s outlets.

4. Others

• Perform other leasing and business development duties assigned by the Business Development Manager or Directors

Requirements

• Minimum GCE “A” Level, Diploma or Degree in Business, Marketing, Property Management or Property Agent License related discipline.


• Must have at least 1-2 years of relevant experience in food-court or coffee-shop leasing, business development, telesales and/or cold calling.


• Familiar with the documents required for food-stall tenancies, including tenancy agreements, supporting documents, deposits and related records.


• Confident in approaching new prospects and making cold calls to food-stall operators and property agents.


• Strong communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills.


• Proactive, organised and disciplined in following up with prospects.


• Results-driven and prepared to work towards call, viewing, occupancy and leasing targets.


• Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with other departments.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.


• Must be able to communicate effectively in English and Mandarin, as the role requires frequent discussions with food-stall prospects who use these languages.


• Ability to converse in Malay or Chinese dialects would be advantageous when assisting prospects who prefer these languages.


• Available to attend occasional viewings on weekends or public holidays when requested by prospects, with working days adjusted to maintain a five-day work week.