Senior Manager – Commercial Real Estate (Retail)
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We are partnering with a leading, diversified organization with a significant footprint across retail and consumer-facing assets. The business is seeking a senior professional to lead the performance, leasing strategy, and optimization of a large-scale retail property portfolio.
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Overview
We are partnering with a leading, diversified organization with a significant footprint across retail and consumer-facing assets.
The business is seeking a senior professional to lead the performance, leasing strategy, and optimization of a large-scale retail property portfolio.
Role Overview
This role will drive the commercial success of a multi-site retail asset portfolio, with accountability for leasing strategy, tenant mix, asset performance, and long-term value creation.
The position requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution across leasing, operations, and portfolio optimization.
***Key Responsibilities***
Leasing & Commercial Strategy
- Define and execute leasing strategies to maximize occupancy and revenue performance
- Lead negotiations for new leases, renewals, and commercial terms
- Curate tenant mix aligned with footfall, positioning, and long-term asset value
Asset & Portfolio Performance
- Drive financial performance across assets, including rental income, yields, and cost optimization
- Monitor portfolio KPIs and identify value enhancement opportunities
- Conduct feasibility studies and support investment decisions for new sites
Tenant & Stakeholder Management
- Build strong relationships with key tenants, brokers, and partners
- Ensure high tenant retention and satisfaction levels
- Act as the key interface between commercial, operations, and finance teams
Operations & Experience
- Oversee day-to-day asset operations in collaboration with facilities and operations teams
- Ensure high standards of customer and tenant experience across locations
Market Intelligence & Expansion
- Track market trends, competitor activity, and emerging retail concepts
- Support expansion through site identification, due diligence, and commercial evaluation
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to regulatory, legal, and contractual requirements
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders on compliance matters
- ***Candidate Profile***
- 10–15 years’ experience in retail real estate, leasing, or asset management
- Proven track record managing multi-site retail or commercial property portfolios
- Strong commercial acumen with hands-on leasing negotiation experience
- Experience working with malls, high street retail, or mixed-use developments
- Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
- Strong stakeholder management across internal leadership and external partners
- ***Preferred:***
- Exposure to high-growth or multi-brand retail environments
- Experience in emerging markets or complex regulatory environments
- Background in financial analysis, valuations, or investment cases
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!
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