Deputy General Manager, Leasing (Retail)

About Us

Far East Organization is a Christian Enterprise, which develops real estate and operates businesses by serving with grace, love, integrity and honesty. Together with its Hong Kong-based sister company Sino Group, they are one of Asia's largest real estate groups, with operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Japan, China (Mainland and Hong Kong) and USA.

Far East Organization is the largest private property developer in Singapore, having developed over 780 developments across all segments of real estate including 55,000 private homes in Singapore since its establishment in 1960. Far East Organization includes three listed entities: Far East Orchard Limited, Far East Hospitality Trust and Yeo Hiap Seng Limited.

Far East Organization is the winner of 14 FIABCI World Prix d'Excellence awards, the highest honour in international real estate. In 2022, Far East Organization is listed as top 50 of The Straits Time's Singapore Best Employers Study. We believe in taking care of the total well-being of our people as they grow with us. We nurture a community where talent is developed and recognised, innovative ideas are encouraged, and achievements celebrated.

Our health and well-being benefits provide physical, mental and spiritual support to our people and their families. In addition to annual leave, performance bonus, medical and insurance coverage, you can anticipate the provision of birthday leave, birthday benefits, family care leave, flexible benefits, staff rebates at F&B outlets, and special rates at our hotels, both locally and overseas. We empower you in your engagement with the wider community by providing varied activities to experience different opportunities to serve and contribute to the community.

Job description:

Overview

The Deputy General Manager, Leasing works closely with the General Manager to drive the leasing performance of a cluster of retail malls, including tenant acquisition, lease negotiations and optimising tenant mix.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team or mentor a member in the execution of leasing strategies
• Identify and prospect for potential tenants through market research, networking and outreach
• Negotiate lease terms for new leases and renewals
• Finalise lease agreements and other leasing-related documentation
• Conduct competitive market research and analysis to understand current trends in the real estate industry
• Develop leasing strategies and recommendations based on market insights to attract and retain tenants
• Liaise with tenants and building occupants on leasing and tenancy related matters
• Review and recommend position and tenancy mix of new and existing properties
• Prepare annual budget and forecast for properties assigned

Requirements

• Degree in Real Estate, Business, or any other relevant discipline
• Minimum 10 years experience in retail leasing
• Outstanding track record in marketing and leasing of retail properties
• In-depth knowledge of commercial real estate market trends and leasing practices
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders