Property Consultant / Portfolio Leasing Coordinator

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in East London seeks an experienced Property Consultant to manage commercial and retail properties, negotiate lease agreements, and develop marketing strategies. The ideal candidate will have a completed degree in Operations, Sales and Marketing, and 6 years of relevant experience. Strong reporting and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 6 years relevant experience in the property industry.
• Previous experience as a Property Consultant or similar role.
• Experience managing both commercial and retail properties.

Responsibilities

• Building relationships with key property professionals.
• Facilitating new lease agreements.
• Formulating marketing strategies to maximize occupancy.

Skills

Strong reporting skills

Good communication skills

Ability to speak Xhosa

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Strong leadership characteristics

Education

Completed Degree in Operations, Sales and Marketing

Tools

MDA property management system

Job description

Qualifications

• A completed Degree in Operations, Sales and Marketing
• 6 Years relevant experience in the property industry
• Previous experience working as a Property Consultant / Portfolio Leasing Coordinator or similar
• Experience managing both commercial and retail properties
• Experience working with MDA property management system
• Strong reporting skills – required to present weekly and monthly reports, including reports on Letting Activity, Tenant retention, budgets, and Vacancy Analysis
• Good Communication Skills - both verbal and written
• Ability to speak Xhosa would be an advantage
• Good Literacy and Numeracy Skills
• Strong leadership characteristics

Responsibilities

• Building relationships and networking with key property professionals (including but not limited to : Property brokers, Property valuers, Landlords and Tenants)
• Facilitating and negotiating the conclusion of new lease agreements
• Formulating marketing strategies to maximise portfolio occupancy
• Managing the portfolio vacancy in accordance with budget, developing a business plan covering leasing and marketing
• Project Management
• Sound knowledge of HR processes, systems, practises and legislation
• Understand culture of business and manage relationships accordingly
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines