Manager, Retail Leasing (New Development)
Job Purpose
Joining our Retail Leasing team in shaping and executing the overall asset management and leasing strategy of our new commercial project in Kowloon District (residential neighbourhood) opening in 2027, curating the trademix positioning, customer experience and maximizing the rental income.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze market trends and conduct local market study for the project to curate the suitable positioning and brandmix that appeals to the target customers.
- Negotiate lease terms and manage tenancy administration. Develop and implement leasing strategies to maximize occupancy rates and rental income.
- Work closely with Project and Property Management Team for the construction, tenant’s fit out and daily management of the retail podium.
- Work closely with marketing on pre-opening and post-opening marketing plans
- Develop rental budget; coordinate with Finance on budgeting, rental forecast and credit control matters.
- Ensure full compliance of tenancy renewals, rent reviews and new lettings to company policies and procedures
- Build partnership with key tenants. Keep abreast of their latest development plans and champion suggestions on mutually beneficial opportunities ahead of competing shopping malls.
- Lead, motivate and develop subordinate(s)
Skills, Qualifications and Experience Requirements
- University graduate
- 8 years’ experience in retail leasing field; slightly lesser experience will be considered for assistant leasing managers
- Strong retail and F & B sense with good exposure to local individual brands and new concepts.
- Experience in pre-opening projects and/or asset management is preferred
- Excellent analytical, financial and negotiation skills
- Excellent in customer development, able to build partnership with both internal and external stakeholders
- Strategic mind, able to conceptualize positioning and branding for our buildings and devise longer time horizon planning, for next 3 to 5 years
- Proactive, possess drive for excellence
- Solid people development experience especially for coaching and motivation
- Fluent in spoken and written English and Chinese