Retail & Leasing Manager
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Job Summary
Responsible for maximizing occupancy, revenue, and tenant mix across both souq spaces and mall retail units.
The role involves leasing strategy, tenant relations, and ensuring a balanced mix of local traders and international brands to enhance customer experience and commercial performance.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop and execute leasing strategies for both souq stalls and mall retail units.
· Identify, negotiate, and secure new tenants (local vendors, SMEs, and international brands).
· Manage lease agreements, renewals, and rental negotiations.
· Maintain strong relationships with existing tenants to ensure retention.
· Curate a balanced tenant mix (traditional, cultural, and modern retail).
· Align mall tenants with brand positioning and target audience.
· Monitor market trends and competitor activity.
· Achieve leasing revenue targets and occupancy rates.
· Analyze sales reports and tenant performance.
· Recommend rent adjustments, promotions, or tenant changes.
· Prepare budgets, forecasts, and leasing reports.
· Coordinate with marketing teams for events, promotions, and seasonal campaigns.
· Work with operations to ensure tenant compliance with policies and standards.
· Support tenant onboarding (fit-out approvals, store openings).
· Ensure smooth day-to-day leasing operations.
· Ensure all lease agreements comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
· Manage documentation, contracts, and records.
· Handle disputes and resolve tenant issues professionally.
Skills & Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, or related field.
· 5+ years of experience in retail leasing (mall, souq, or mixed-use developments).
· Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
· Knowledge of retail market trends (especially in the UAE/GCC).
· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
· Financial analysis and reporting skills.
Pay: AED9,000.00 - AED12,000.00 per month
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