Retail Leasing Executive

Macdonald & Company; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate investment trust based in Johannesburg is seeking a Retail Leasing Executive. The role involves managing tenant retention and vacancies, executing leasing strategies, and optimizing the tenant mix. Candidates must have 8-10 years of property brokering experience, strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and relevant educational qualifications. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant property brokering experience on the landlord side.
• Strong grasp of leasing strategy and corporate reporting.
• Ability to navigate conflicts in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead tenant retention and minimize vacancies within the retail portfolio.
• Craft and execute a comprehensive leasing strategy.
• Optimize tenant mix and maximize property income.

Skills

Legal knowledge

FICA principles

Town planning

Retailer trading performance metrics

Property valuation

Asset management

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in business management, property, accounting, or related fields

Job description

Job Summary

Our client has diligently fortified and enriched their retail, commercial, and industrial holdings over recent years. Through strategic acquisitions, divesting under-performingassets, and adept management, their portfolio now boasts a valuation exceeding R50 Billion throughout South Africa.

As a prominent REIT, they seek an adept Leasing Specialist to bolster their Johannesburg team in the role of Retail Leasing Executive. Reporting directly to the National Retail Asset Manager, you'll spearhead tenant retention and minimize vacancies within the retail portfolio, driving sustained property income and growth. Your responsibilities encompass crafting and executing a comprehensive leasing strategy encompassing vacancy reduction, optimizing tenant mix, maximizing property income, lease renewals, and fostering redevelopment opportunities.

Success in this role hinges upon a solid grasp of legal, FICA, and town planning principles, along with fluency in retailer trading performance metrics, property valuation, and asset management. You'll need 8-10 years of relevant property brokering experience, on the landlord side coupled with a knack for strategy implementation, corporate reporting, and development initiatives. Complemented by a degree in business management, property, accounting, or related fields, strong presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are essential, alongside the ability to deftly navigate conflicts in demanding environments.

If you possess these qualifications, a track record of exceeding expectations, and a penchant for delivering results, seize this opportunity by submitting your CV today!