Manager-Retail Leasing

Lead retail leasing activities to help achieve occupancy, rental revenue and commercial performance targets. The role focuses on attracting suitable tenants, maintaining strong broker and tenant relationships, negotiating lease terms and supporting the commercial performance of retail properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out leasing plans in line with occupancy, rental and revenue targets.
• Identify prospective retailers through direct outreach, networking, marketing and broker relationships.
• Arrange property viewings and present available retail spaces to prospective tenants.
• Negotiate lease terms, renewals and amendments within approved policies and commercial parameters.
• Prepare, review and follow up lease agreements and supporting documentation.
• Maintain tenant relationships and coordinate with internal departments to resolve leasing matters.
• Monitor market activity, tenant demand and competitor offers to identify leasing opportunities.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in retail leasing, commercial property or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of leasing processes, commercial negotiations and lease documentation.
• Ability to manage several tenant and broker discussions while working toward targets.
• Relevant education and additional experience should align with the level of the role.

Skills

• Retail leasing and business development
• Negotiation and relationship management
• Commercial awareness
• Reporting and stakeholder coordination

Role Focus

Success depends on balancing commercial returns with tenant suitability and long-term occupancy. The manager should maintain an organised leasing pipeline, communicate clearly with prospective tenants and brokers, and keep internal stakeholders informed about negotiations, approvals, renewals and opportunities.

Across the role, clear communication, accurate information and timely follow-up help maintain dependable work standards. The successful candidate should follow applicable procedures, keep stakeholders informed, handle records or resources responsibly, and raise questions or risks early so that work can progress with fewer avoidable delays.