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Leasing Manager - Midrand (Retail)

R 83 333 - R 112 500 a month
Talent Evolution (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg Full-day Full-time

Description:

Job Purpose:

The Leasing Manager is responsible for the strategic management of leasing activities within a super regional mall , ensuring optimal tenant mix, maximized rental income, and long-term value creation. This role requires strong industry expertise, relationship management, and negotiation skills to secure high-profile tenants and premium leasing deals .

The Leasing Manager will collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and implement leasing strategies that align with market trends, financial goals, and operational objectives.

Requirements:

  • Leasing Management
  • Property Leasing
  • Bachelor’s degree in Property Studies, Real Estate, Business, Finance, or a related field .
  • Additional property management or leasing certifications are advantageous.
  • Super Regional Mall leasing experience is mandatory .
  • Minimum 5–7 years of experience in retail leasing, tenant management, or property development.
  • Proven track record in securing anchor tenants, negotiating leases, and driving revenue growth .
  • Strong understanding of retail leasing trends, property law, and lease agreements .
  • Experience in financial modelling, rental negotiations, and lease structuring .
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and property management software .
  • Ability to analyze leasing data and market conditions to inform strategic decisions.
  • Develop and implement leasing strategies to attract high-quality tenants and optimize the tenant mix.
  • Identify and secure key anchor tenants , ensuring long-term stability and foot traffic.
  • Conduct market research to assess demand, rental trends, and competitor performance.
  • Manage lease renewals, negotiations, and vacancy reduction strategies.
  • Maximize rental income by negotiating competitive lease agreements .
  • Ensure leases comply with legal and financial regulations .
  • Conduct financial analysis on rental structures, escalations, and tenant turnover.
  • Maintain accurate leasing forecasts, reports, and budget projections .
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, brokers, and industry professionals .
  • Work closely with marketing teams to support tenant success through promotional initiatives.
  • Collaborate with legal teams to ensure compliance with lease terms and conditions.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for lease-related disputes and escalations .
  • Oversee leasing administration, ensuring accurate documentation and record-keeping .
  • Monitor tenant performance and identify opportunities for lease restructuring or tenant replacement .
  • Provide regular reports on leasing performance, occupancy rates, and revenue targets .
  • Stay up to date with industry developments, market shifts, and investment opportunities .
  • Strong ability to negotiate lease terms that maximize revenue while maintaining tenant satisfaction.
  • Excellent conflict resolution skills with a solutions-driven approach .
  • Ability to analyze leasing data and market trends to inform decision-making.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to mitigate risks and identify growth opportunities .
  • Ability to build long-term partnerships with tenants, landlords, and key stakeholders.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with executives, retailers, and investors .
  • Ability to manage multiple lease negotiations, renewals, and stakeholder engagements simultaneously.
  • Detail-oriented with strong documentation and administrative skills .
  • Office-based role with extensive travel for site visits, tenant meetings, and industry networking .
  • Requires flexibility to work beyond regular hours to meet leasing deadlines and strategic goals.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Property Studies, Real Estate, Business, Finance, or a related field .
  • Additional property management or leasing certifications are advantageous.

Experience:

  • Super Regional Mall leasing experience is mandatory .
  • Minimum 5–7 years of experience in retail leasing, tenant management, or property development.
  • Proven track record in securing anchor tenants, negotiating leases, and driving revenue growth .

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

  • Strong understanding of retail leasing trends, property law, and lease agreements .
  • Experience in financial modelling, rental negotiations, and lease structuring .
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and property management software .
  • Ability to analyze leasing data and market conditions to inform strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

Leasing Strategy & Tenant Management:

  • Develop and implement leasing strategies to attract high-quality tenants and optimize the tenant mix.
  • Identify and secure key anchor tenants , ensuring long-term stability and foot traffic.
  • Conduct market research to assess demand, rental trends, and competitor performance.
  • Manage lease renewals, negotiations, and vacancy reduction strategies.

Financial & Contract Management:

  • Maximize rental income by negotiating competitive lease agreements .
  • Ensure leases comply with legal and financial regulations .
  • Conduct financial analysis on rental structures, escalations, and tenant turnover.
  • Maintain accurate leasing forecasts, reports, and budget projections .

Stakeholder & Relationship Management:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, brokers, and industry professionals .
  • Work closely with marketing teams to support tenant success through promotional initiatives.
  • Collaborate with legal teams to ensure compliance with lease terms and conditions.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for lease-related disputes and escalations .

Operational Excellence & Reporting:

  • Oversee leasing administration, ensuring accurate documentation and record-keeping .
  • Monitor tenant performance and identify opportunities for lease restructuring or tenant replacement .
  • Provide regular reports on leasing performance, occupancy rates, and revenue targets .
  • Stay up to date with industry developments, market shifts, and investment opportunities .

Key Competencies & Behavioral Skills:

Negotiation & Persuasion:

  • Strong ability to negotiate lease terms that maximize revenue while maintaining tenant satisfaction.
  • Excellent conflict resolution skills with a solutions-driven approach .

Strategic & Analytical Thinking:

  • Ability to analyze leasing data and market trends to inform decision-making.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to mitigate risks and identify growth opportunities .

Relationship Management:

  • Ability to build long-term partnerships with tenants, landlords, and key stakeholders.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with executives, retailers, and investors .

Organizational & Time Management:

  • Ability to manage multiple lease negotiations, renewals, and stakeholder engagements simultaneously.
  • Detail-oriented with strong documentation and administrative skills .

Working Conditions:

  • Office-based role with extensive travel for site visits, tenant meetings, and industry networking .
  • Requires flexibility to work beyond regular hours to meet leasing deadlines and strategic goals.
20 Feb 2025;   from: careers24.com

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