Leasing Manager (Retail Leasing)

The Leasing Manager will lead the mall's leasing function by driving tenant acquisition, negotiating leases, and managing renewals to achieve occupancy and revenue goals. The role oversees a leasing team, maintains strong tenant relationships, and collaborates with cross-functional departments to ensure a well-curated tenant mix and smooth leasing operations.

Adecco is partnering exclusively with one of Singapore's leading property companies.

Leasing Manager (Retail Leasing) | Leading Property Developer

The Opportunity

• Opportunity to lead the expanding retail leasing team
• Working Location: Central

The Talent

• Qualification in Business, Real Estate, Marketing, or a closely related discipline.
• 7-12 years background in retail or commercial leasing, including a minimum of 3-5 years leading teams or supervising staff.
• Proven capability in leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder communication.
• In-depth understanding of retail trends, leasing practices, and various tenant segments.
• Proven capability in leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder communication.
• Highly creative and adaptable, with strong proficiency in both written and spoken communication.
• Strong analytical abilities with the capacity to interpret leasing performance and market insights.
• Able to thrive in fast-paced environments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Well-connected within the F&B and retail sectors, with an established industry network.

The Job

• Oversee the mall's leasing operations and guide a team of leasing executives to meet occupancy and revenue goals.
• Drive the entire leasing cycle, including strategy planning, prospecting, tenant selection, and finalizing lease agreements.
• Lead and develop the leasing team by setting KPIs, providing coaching, managing workloads, and reviewing performance.
• Formulate leasing approaches to boost rental income and ensure tenant alignment with the mall's positioning.
• Source, attract, and secure potential tenants, including conducting site tours and preparing proposals.
• Negotiate rental terms and lease conditions in accordance with company policies.
• Track market conditions, competitor activities, and tenant movement to refine leasing strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, brokers, and key partners to support long-term leasing stability.
• Manage renewals, relocations, expansions, and terminations to maintain an optimal tenant mix.
• Support tenants through the onboarding and store fit-out process to ensure seamless handover.
• Collaborate with marketing on tenant acquisition activities and promotions to enhance mall visibility.
• Work with operations, design, and property management teams on tenant fit-outs and space planning improvements.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on leasing performance, market insights, and progress.