Retail Leasing Executive

Macdonald & Company; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa, valued over R50 Billion, is seeking a Leasing Specialist for their Johannesburg team. This pivotal position entails developing strategies for tenant retention and portfolio enhancement while leveraging extensive experience in property management. Candidates with a degree in relevant fields and strong negotiation skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of property brokering experience on landlord side.
• Strong understanding of legal, FICA, and town planning principles.
• Fluency in retailer trading performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead tenant retention and minimize vacancies within the retail portfolio.
• Craft and execute a comprehensive leasing strategy.
• Maximize property income and oversee lease renewals.

Skills

Negotiation

Property Valuation

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Implementation

Conflict Management

Education

Degree in Business Management

Degree in Property

Degree in Accounting

Job description

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!