Leasing Manager

Starbucks Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Retail Real Estate Manager to lead site selection and lease negotiations. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in retail leasing, demonstrating strong negotiation skills and the ability to analyze market trends effectively. This role is critical for achieving successful store openings and optimizing leasing opportunities to enhance the company's real estate portfolio.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of retail leasing experience.
• Strong track record in negotiations and leases.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure locations for retail expansion.
• Manage new and existing leases; ensure timely renewals.
• Contribute to market planning and leasing recommendations.

Skills

Negotiation

Market Analysis

Presentation Skills

Analytical Skills

Team Collaboration

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

This job contributes to Starbucks success by leading the selection of new potential sites and lease renewal negotiations for retail sites in order to achieve a superior real estate position for Starbucks stores. You work strategically and have a multi-brand and multichannel perspective.

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Site selection

• Actively identify, evaluate and secure locations that align with our brand strategy and market expansion goals.
• Partner and collaborate closely with key stakeholders to establish beneficial deals
• Build and maintain strong working relationships through direct engagement with landlords, real estate brokers and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure successful store openings

Lease management

• Manage new and existing leases, including lease renewals by proactively identifying opportunities for renegotiation or lease termination, managing internal and external stakeholder’s interest.
• Ensure that the leases are renewed on time.
• To contribute to share services effort on leasing matters if needed.

Market Planning

• Contributes to the market planning process
• Monitor retail market trends, analyze sales performance, and make data-driven leasing recommendations.

Management reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate monthly transactions and financial reporting to senior stakeholders

Requirements:

• At least 8 years of retail leasing experience
• A strong track record of concluding negotiation and leases
• Positive disposition, resourcefulness and is a team player
• Entrepreneurial mind set and business acumen
• Able to analyse financial and non-financial information to formulate views and conclusions.
• Good presentation skills would be advantageous
• Possess a flair in MS Excel and Power BI applications