Retail Director

A leading global real estate investment manager is seeking an experienced Retail Director to join its asset management and leasing platform in Singapore. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile retail asset and play a key role in shaping and scaling the organisation's retail strategy within a lean, entrepreneurial team environment.

Key Responsibilities
Reporting into senior leadership, the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall performance of the retail asset(s), with a strong focus on leasing, operations, and value creation. Key responsibilities include:

• Act as the primary point of contact for the management of one or more retail assets in Singapore
• Lead strategic leasing initiatives and drive leasing outcomes through strong market relationships
• Oversee and provide direction to the Centre Management Office (CMO) and on-site teams
• Prepare, manage, and approve annual budgets, including P&L, capex, and marketing expenditures
• Establish internal retail expertise, processes, and standard operating procedures
• Contribute to the development and sharing of retail best practices across the broader platform
• Support retail tenancy mix strategies across other asset classes and geographies, where required
• Undertake additional responsibilities aligned with business needs and asset performance objectives

Requirements
The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of leasing, operational, and leadership experience, including:

• Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the retail real estate sector, with hands-on exposure to leasing and operations
• Proven ability to operate independently while thriving in a lean, collaborative team environment
• Strong work ethic and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset
• Passion for retail and a willingness to be hands-on (walking the ground)
• Analytical and commercially minded, with a desire to continuously learn and improve strategies
• Flexible and solutions-oriented, with the willingness to go beyond defined responsibilities to achieve results

The organisation is a global real estate investment manager with a diversified portfolio spanning multiple asset classes, including retail, mixed-use, office, living, logistics, and life sciences, across major international markets. The firm is known for its long-term investment approach, strong local execution capabilities, and commitment to developing its people. Employees benefit from a collaborative and inclusive culture, exposure to high-quality assets, and opportunities for professional growth within a globally connected platform.