Leasing Agent

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled Leasing Agent to manage a portfolio of properties. Responsibilities include maximizing occupancy and introducing new tenants through various strategies. Candidates must have a National Senior Certificate with a valid Tertiary Qualification and experience in a similar role. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the organization's growth in the commercial property sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment and loyalty to the organization.
• Understanding of commercial property market trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage the portfolio of properties to maximize occupancy.
• Introduce new tenants through various methods including cold calling.
• Prepare weekly leasing status reports for upper management.

Skills

Relationship building

Cold calling

Market analysis

Education

National Senior Certificate with valid Tertiary Qualification

Tools

MDA property management system

Job description

Leasing Agent required in Rosebank, Johannesburg.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the portfolio of properties assigned with a view to maximising the occupancy of lettable area within the portfolio and creating new business opportunities for the development of land holdings.
• Introducing new tenants to the portfolio through various methods including, but not limited to, cold calling, networking as well as nurturing and strengthening long-term relationships with key contacts.
• Improve the portfolio lease profile, with a view to increasing term of same and quality of tenants.
• Utilising the MDA property management system for recording prospective tenants and creating a database of leads for future business.
• Preparation of weekly leasing status report and others, as and when required.
• Involvement in the preparation of annual budgets, through the sign-off of market rentals and vacancy forecasts.
• Maintain a good understanding of the market conditions and trends of commercial property in the country.
• Provide a weekly and monthly report to the COO of activities.
• Any other ad hoc duties as may be required.

Requirements:

• National Senior Certificate with a valid Tertiary Qualification
• Experience in a similar role
• Ability to demonstrate commitment and loyalty and perform all duties in accordance with the organisation’s office routines and procedures, keeping in mind the overall business objectives.