Senior Leasing Manager

        A.  POSITION PURPOSE:

Manage and organise all leasing activities of the organisation to achieve agreed revenue targets within the budgeted costs.

B. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Manage the process of finding strategic locations for new branches throughout the UAE and negotiate for the best rates with landlords and mall management.
• Ensure that all necessary government permits are obtained for project implementation.
• Negotiate and obtain all necessary approvals from management for new projects.
• Ensure all lease-related payments are processed on time.
• Manage all correspondence and communication with tenants and landlords.
• Ensure submission of all pre-requisite documents related to lease agreements on time and oversee administration processes.
• Review and monitor all lease agreements and ensure they are renewed before the expiry of the contract.
• Negotiate updated features of applicable lease agreements.
• Any additional tasks as required by the immediate line of authority

       C. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor’s Degree Holder
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the retail leasing industry, with at least 3 years in a managerial role within reputable retail companies or large-scale mall environments.
• Profound knowledge of the UAE retail market from both the landlord and retail perspectives.
• Knowledge of the UAE real estate market is an advantage.
• Excellent negotiation, budgeting and feasibility study skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.
• Advanced analytical, research, and database management skills, including proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to interpret and assess lease agreements with knowledge of government-required processes across all the Emirates.
• Excellent management and leadership skills, capable of maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oustanding organisational and time management skills with a strong eye for detail.
• UAE Driving license is a must.