Leasing Manager

We are seeking a Leasing Manager to develop and implement leasing strategies, liaise and negotiate transactions with current and prospective tenants, let vacant space, and ensure that renewals are completed timeously.

DUTIES

Leasing Manager

• Leasing and conclusion
• Develop, maintain, and implement a leasing strategy and tenant mix for the center, taking into account retail trends and economic conditions, subject to approval by the general manager.
• Canvassing for new tenants and existing tenants for expansion suitable for the center's look, feel, and tenant mix.
• Manage applications for space.
• Dealmaking and procuring tenants for vacant space.
• Undertake site visits and meetings with tenants on site.
• Oversight on tenant design and layout drawings.
• Monitor lease expiration and proactively manage renewals and tenant retention.

Strategic Relationship Management

• Building and maintaining strategic business relationships.
• Building strategic relationships with tenants to influence business performance.
• Building and maintaining relationships within the retail property industry and with potential tenants to grow and maintain a competitive advantage.

Reporting

• Extract and provide timely business reports.
• Building lease profile and lease expiring reports.
• Responsible for weekend duties as agreed with the General Manager.
• Identify and manage business risk.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Acts.
• Control, manage, and govern the process and systems within the area of accountability to ensure compliance and minimize business risk.
• Implement all audit recommendations in the area of accountability and resolve audit findings in a timely manner.

Self Development

• Participate in training and development initiatives in line with personal development.
• Ensure that a personal development plan is developed and implemented.

Staff Management

• Identify and obtain approval for staffing requirements in line with the approved organizational structure and budget.
• Manage the implementation and review of individual role profiles.
• Develop and maintain the organizational structure in the area of accountability and obtain approval from Exco.
• Manage headcount in line with the approved Equity plan.
• Manage performance on a continual basis and be responsible for biannual performance reviews and IR-related matters.
• Manage the implementation of individual development plans.
• Develop the succession plan in the area of accountability.

Embracing Company Culture

• Demonstrate the company values and habits.

Requirements

• Matric
• Degree in property or finance.
• 3-5 years retail leasing manager experience within a superregional environment with a strong understanding of market trends, deal making, and brand positioning.
• The ability to manage retail lease negotiations, renewals, identify emerging retail brands, and maintain strong tenant relationships.

Required Experience: Manager

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