General Manager, Leasing (Luxury shopping mall & office)

General Manager, Leasing (Luxury shopping mall & office)

Location

Report to: Managing Director

Responsibilities

• Overall responsible for managing the business and day-to-day operations of the company.
• Ensure implementation and execution of all decisions of the Board of Directors.
• Provide leadership to and supervise the various functions in the Company, i.e. Leasing, Marketing, Accounting, Property Operations and Human Resources, in the performance of their duties.
• Lead and execute on the desired market positioning for each property in the portfolio in response to the changing market environment.
• Oversee all retail and office leasing matters including delivering budgeted rents and occupancy rates and developing strategic leasing and execution plans.
• Oversee and implement the asset enhancement initiatives.
• Oversee coordination with the marketing function to ensure that marketing activities are aligned with mall positioning, branding, and tenant mix to drive optimal value for the properties.
• Provide leadership in negotiations with tenants, consultants, and business partners.
• Cultivate and enhance relationships with tenants, stakeholders, merchants/retailers, as well as with the agencies and business partners.
• Promote professional and strategic management practices.
• Conceptualize and develop strategic and tactical leasing plans.
• Understand and analyze tenants' business plans and/or expansion strategies to make or support recommendations for tenant mix and/or tenant relocation.
• Conduct competitor analysis and market research.
• Prepare cost/benefit analysis for leasing plans and opportunities.
• Review and recommend leasing strategies in line with the overall business plan and in tandem with market conditions and trends.
• Provide regular and timely reports.
• Prepare annual leasing budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare and present detailed reports, both on a regular basis and as necessary, depending on the nature of the report.
• Market development, introduce and proactively pursue exciting and unique concepts for the property portfolio.
• Build leasing competencies in response to changing market trends, demographic shifts, and consumer spending behaviour.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the real estate investment sector for commercial or shopping centres.
• Bachelor's degree and/or Master's from a reputable university.
• Strong business acumen with exposure to the Singapore commercial property market.
• Ability to communicate with senior management and possess excellent management reporting skills.
• Ability to multi-task, handle tight deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively organize and motivate team members with a diverse group of skill sets.
• Possess strong leadership qualities and excellent project management skills.