Assistant Property Manager

Working closely with the Asset & Property Director to manage the current portfolio and relationship with Landlords. Lease Renewal / Negotiating Rental / Rental Saving / Negotiating Lease Term in accordance with Americana's Terms and Conditions / Managing Store's Closures.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet Landlords, negotiate deals, ensuring financial viability, assessing store performance then managing renewal process and legal process for Lease review.
• Preparation of paperwork for renewal and obtaining approvals.
• Liaising with Internal Team, Lease Admin, Finance, Legal to facilitate and ensure a smooth renewal process.
• Manage daily and weekly leasing reports.
• Be proactive initiating Lease renewals 6 months prior to Lease Expiry or Critical Date.
• Maintain up to date database for the current portfolio and lease details in order to secure early Lease renewals.
• Maintaining awareness of new strategic developments within each Trade Zone.
• Maintain relationship with various Landlords and owners.
• Minimize property cost inflation for Restaurants portfolio and deliver reduced cost to the business.
• Monitor all property costs and charges and challenge where appropriate (incl. Rent, Rates, Service Charge, Insurance, dilapidations claims); instruct specialist consultants to negotiate optimum settlements.
• Build a strong and reliable profile for each store including but not limited to (Land deed, owner ID, Electricity Bill, Water Bill, Official layout, etc.).
• Deliver cost effective disposal of closed/surplus stores (in line with market conditions).
• Agree strategy & encourage best practice for effective negotiation.

Education & Experience

• 5-8 years Experience post graduation, preferred with a multi-unit Development.
• Very high professional integrity with confidence and consistency.
• Steadfast in opinions/able to deal with conflict / experienced Landlords.
• Process driven with Broad commercial acumen and determination.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and negotiation skills.