Director Leasing

Description

• Provide regular reporting on leasing activities, pipeline, and financial forecasts to senior leadership.
• Mentor leasing staff and contribute to a high-performing team culture.
• Collaborate with internal legal teams to finalize contracts with mitigating risk.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging retail categories and tenant opportunities.
• Develop and implement leasing strategies to achieve targeted occupancy, rental income, and tenant mix.
• Drive the full leasing cycle, from prospecting to deal closure, for new, renewal, and replacement leases.
• Identify and secure international, regional, and local retailers aligned with asset goals.
• Evaluate financial feasibility of proposed deals and prepare recommendations for senior leadership.
• Negotiate lease agreements, letters of intent, and commercial terms while mitigating risk in collaboration with legal teams.
• Prepare regular leasing reports and updates for executive leadership.
• Participate in asset planning, redevelopment discussions, and tenant-mix optimization.
• Track KPIs and ensure all leasing activities support portfolio financial goals.
• Contribute to asset planning, redevelopment, and tenant-mix optimization initiatives.
• Achieve targeted occupancy rates, rental income, and tenant mix across the retail portfolio.
• Contribute to long-term portfolio growth by aligning leasing activities with market trends and asset positioning strategies.
• Monitor leasing activities to ensure compliance with contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements while mitigating commercial risks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, brokers, and industry partners to ensure a consistent pipeline of opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of leasing activity, pipelines, and revenue forecasts.
• Work closely with marketing, operations, and finance teams to ensure cohesive execution of leasing strategies and tenant experience initiatives.
• Lead negotiations on LOIs, commercial terms, and lease agreements.
• Provide leasing leadership across assigned assets, ensuring alignment with asset management and property operations.

Requirements

• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Real Estate, Finance Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of retail trends, lease economics, and tenant mix strategies.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, leasing software, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience with redevelopment, repositioning, or retail projects.
• 10+ years of experience in retail leasing, preferably within shopping malls, mixed-use or commercial retail developments
• Experience leading or mentoring leasing teams.
• Established network of retail and F&B contacts.
• Demonstrated success closing deals with international and regional brands.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance