Property Head, Health and Beauty

Role Purpose

Lead Guardian Singapore’s property function to ensure strategic alignment with the company’s growth objectives. This role is pivotal in managing all aspects of real estate, including leasing, store development, renovation, and maintenance. Your leadership will help drive operational efficiency, optimize property-related investments, and enhance customer experience across our retail network.

Responsibilities

Strategic Property Management

• Formulate property strategy and initiatives to meet Guardian Singapore’s business goals.
• Proactively identify and implement initiatives to strengthen Property’s role in supporting retail expansion and future growth

Project Leadership

• Lead and oversee store fit-outs, renovations, and relocations, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Partner with external contractors, architects, and internal stakeholders to achieve high-quality outcomes.
• Conduct feasibility studies for new property investments and store expansions.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee the management of property maintenance to ensure stores operate efficiently and meet operational standards.
• Optimize space utilization across the retail portfolio to maximize functionality and customer experience.

Financial Oversight

• Prepare and manage the property function’s annual budget, ensuring cost control and value generation.
• Track and report property-related expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality.
• Assess and evaluate ROI on property investments and align financial outcomes with business objectives.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Establish and maintain strong, positive relationships with landlords, developers, and key external partners to secure favorable outcomes.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams to support retail growth strategies and ensure compliance.

Compliance & Sustainability

• Ensure full compliance with Singapore’s regulatory requirements, including health and safety standards.
• Champion sustainability initiatives by integrating energy-efficient solutions and environmentally responsible practices for our properties.
• Stay abreast on market trends and regulatory changes to proactively address their impact on the retail property landscape.

Key Competencies/ Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certifications in property management or facilities management (e.g., RICS, IFMA) are a plus.
• More than 7 years of experience inproperty management, including 3+ years in a leadership role. Knowledge of the health and beauty industry is a plus.
• Deep understanding of the Singapore retail property market.
• Ability to align property strategies with business objectives. Proven ability to lead construction and renovation projects effectively to drive results.
• Strong negotiation skills and expert in securing favorable lease terms and manage landlord relationships effectively.
• Highly skilled in budgeting, cost management, and ROI analysis.
• Strong presentation, communication skills and inter-personal skills to articulate strategies, influence outcomes and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders
• Proactive in resolving property challenges and optimizing resources.
• Commitment to integrating green practices into property management.
• Achieving results and execution with excellence and integrity.
• Openness to Change & Learning from Others.