Retail Leasing Manager

Suntec Real Estate Services Management; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntec Real Estate Services Management in Singapore is seeking a Retail Leasing Manager to lead tenancy growth across our iconic retail properties. You will secure new tenancies, renew leases, and liaise with property agents to optimise rental performance.

Additionally, you will oversee lease administration, prepare offers and contracts, and work with finance and legal teams on budgeting and reporting. Mentoring junior staff and safeguarding tenant relations are key parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Real Estate Management, Marketing, or Business Administration (Marketing) or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in real estate.
• Strong presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Secure new tenancies, renew existing leases, identify market segments and liaise with property agents.
• Review tenancy mix and formulate strategies to maximise rental income and occupancy.
• Liaise with tenants and maintain strong rapport; oversee lease administration and documentation.
• Prepare approval papers for offers, lease variations, and related documents with accuracy.
• Support budgeting, reporting (Tenancy Schedule, monthly/quarterly management reports) and arrears management.

Skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Real Estate Management, Marketing or Business Administration (Marketing)

Job description

Suntec Real Estate Services Management (“Suntec-RES”, formerly known as ESR Real Estate Services Management) is the real estate services arm of Tang Organization.

For over a decade, Suntec-RES has been entrusted by asset owners to deliver bespoke, best-in-class real estate solutions We manage a portfolio of iconic retail and commercial properties spanning close to 3 million square feet and valued at approximately S$8 billion. Our tailored approach integrates advanced property technology and sustainable practices to optimise asset performance and drive long-term value.

Our commitment to excellence and innovation ensures that we maximise the potential of our client’s assets, from project development to asset enhancement.

Suntec-RES is backed by Tang Organization, an established multinational conglomerate with integrated capabilities across the real estate value chain, including investment, development, management, and hospitality.

Retail Leasing Manager (Inclusive but not limited to):

Leasing:

• Secure new tenancies, renew existing leases, identify market segments and prospects and liaise with property agents
• Assist in reviewing tenancy mix and formulating strategise to maximise rental and occupancy of the retail properties
• Liaise and maintain good working relationship with tenants
• Lease Management which includes budgeting, managing of existing tenancies and other duties as assigned
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Leasing Executive/ Senior Executive and Admin team in the execution and support of leasing assignments and activities.

Lease Admin and Management:

• In preparing approval papers for confirmed offers and/or lease variations, ensuring accuracy in capturing lease details for owner’s approvals.
• Supervise the preparation and accuracy of letter offers, lease agreements, and other lease-related documentation, including variation letters.
• Liaise with internal and external legal counsel on amendments or variations to lease contracts.
• Work closely with internal departments to resolve lease-related issues efficiently.
• Serve as a key point of contact for tenants on lease matters, fostering positive relationships and maintaining strong tenant rapport.
• Guide and mentor team members within the Leasing and Lease Administration functions to ensure high standards of work and continuous development.
• Collaborate with Finance on arrears management and follow up on outstanding payments.

Strategy, Analysis and Reporting:

• Assist in conducting study of competitors’ analysis.
• Participate in budget exercise, to assist the manager to complete the budget submission.
• Checking through reports to ensure they are capture correctly
• To work with Lease Administration team on all reports, including Tenancy Schedule, GTO report and all other monthly/quarterly management reports.

Others:

In addition to the above key responsibilities, as and where necessary, support the head of department to undertake any special projects as and when directed.

Requirements (Inclusive but not limited to):

• Possess a Degree in Real Estate Management, Marketing, Business Administration(Marketing) or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ of relevant experience and have a sound understanding of the real estate industry
• Good presentation, interpersonal and communication skills