Assistant Real Estate Manager

We are Kenangan Coffee, proudly launched in Malaysia in October 2022 with retail outlets in iconic locations such as KLCC, Pavilion, NU Sentral, MyTOWN, and Sunway Pyramid. In just over a year, we've grown rapidly, with more than 45 retail outlets across Malaysia, and we’re not stopping there!

As part of our ongoing expansion, we are looking for an experienced Real Estate Assistant Manager with the passion and drive to support our New Store Openings and Procurement needs.

Working Location: Damansara Utama, Malaysia

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Degree holder with a minimum of 5 years' experience in real estate / retail site acquisition within the Quick Service Restaurant/Food & Beverages industry.
• Possess comprehensive and proficient understanding of site selection and acquisition; contract negotiation, etc.
• Skillful at identifying and evaluating site locations (availability, access, population trends, sales potential, and competition).
• Ability to engage and influence senior level executives and multiple stakeholders.
• Willing to travel.

Job Roles:

• Conduct site surveys and collect data from various sources of developers, market research, media, etc.
• Identify new sites & new markets in line with the strategy, and provide reports on new potential locations according to survey and data collection process.
• Manage and maintain close relationships with site developers / landlords and negotiate potential sites with them.
• Ensure and monitor the preparation for store development projects and store openings.
• Propose, process, and approve lease extensions, renewals, and closures.
• Ensure and manage site survey activities comply with procedures and documentation.
• Assist in reviewing lease agreements, drafting confirmation letters, and other related documents.
• Follow up on all necessary issues/matters and coordinate and collaborate with internal and external parties.
• Provide analysis reports and recommendations to the management.

If this sounds like you, please send your updated resume to apac.jobs@kopikenangan.com