Leasing Manager

SUMMARY:
Are you a strategic and detail-oriented Retail Leasing Manager with experience in super-regional malls? We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to manage leasing strategies, tenant mix, and lease agreements in a dynamic retail environment.
 
This role offers the opportunity to shape the retail landscape of a leading super-regional mall while working in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.
If you thrive in negotiations, strategy, and relationship management, this is the role for you!

Ready to elevate your career? Apply now!
Send your CV to - Shenice@gmrc.co.za or call me should you have any questions:  0788466882

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

• Degree in Property or Finance.
• 3 – 5 years of retail leasing manager experience within a super-regional mall environment.
• Strong understanding of lease agreements, property legislation, and industry trends.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in tenant mix planning, lease administration, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and property management software.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and achieve leasing targets.

• Strategic thinker and attention to detail.
• Detail-oriented and highly organised.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic retail environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Integrity and accountability.
• Creativity.
• Sustainability.

• Develop, maintain and implement a leasing strategy and tenant mix for the centre, taking into account retail trends and economic conditions, subject to approval by the General Manager.
• Canvass for new tenants and existing tenants for expansion suitable for the centre's look, feel, and tenant mix.
• Manage applications for space.
• Engage in deal-making and procuring tenants for vacant space.
• Undertake site visits and meet with tenants on site.
• Oversee tenant design and layout drawings.
• Monitor lease expiration and proactively manage renewals and tenant retention.
• Prepare the annual leasing report for review by the General Manager.
• Achieve budget rental income on deals concluded.
• Manage tenant compliance with leasing-related terms post-conclusion of the deal.
• Oversee and manage the performance of the leasing team.
• Develop and manage leasing processes and systems.
• Build strategic relationships with tenants to influence business performance.
• Build and maintain relationships within the retail property industry and with potential tenants to grow and maintain a competitive advantage.
• Provide the following reports for the monthly management packs:
  • Building lease profile.
  • Lease expiring reports.
• Manage and maintain the vacancy report.
• Present leasing report at monthly Manco.
• Take responsibility for weekend duties as agreed with the General Manager (GM).
• Ensure compliance with relevant Acts.
• Control, manage, and govern the processes and systems within the area of accountability to ensure compliance and minimise business risks.
• Implement all audit recommendations in the area of accountability and resolve audit findings timeously.
• Design, approve, implement, and maintain policies within the area of responsibility.
• Identify training and development needs and proactively select effective solutions to address development gaps.
• Ensure that a personal development plan is developed and implemented.
• Identify and obtain approval for staffing requirements in line with the approved organisational structure and budget.
• Manage the implementation and review of individual role profiles.
• Develop and maintain the organisational 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 take responsibility for bi-annual performance reviews and any IR-related matters.
• Manage the implementation of individual development plans.
• Develop succession plans in areas of accountability.