Leasing Manager - Retail

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Leasing Manager - Liberty

Job Description

As a Leasing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in negotiating and finalizing lease agreements within defined parameters. Your focus will be on balancing tenant needs with the company’s strategic and financial objectives, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes without compromising organizational interests.

What you will bring

Inherent requirements for the position (non-negotiable)

• Minimum Grade 12.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in the Leasing environment
• Valid Fidelity Fund Certificate

Additional demonstrable requirements:

• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office and property management systems.
• Strong negotiating skills with the ability to secure favorable lease terms.
• Numerical aptitude to interpret financial data and rental structures.
• Contract comprehension with the ability to interpret and apply lease agreements.
• Sound knowledge of the legal context governing commercial leases and property law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with tenants and stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving ability.

What you will be doing

Strategic Leasing

• Develop and implement the annual leasing strategy.
• Ensure all renewals and new leases are negotiated timeously and professionally, in line with company/client policies.
• Accurately prepare, compile, and sign off lease agreements.
• Implement processes to track outstanding leases and FICA documentation, escalating where necessary.

Tenant & Broker Relations

• Maintain positive relationships with tenants and brokers to support retention and growth.
• Compile and distribute monthly vacancy schedules to brokers.
• Grow and manage the broker database.
• Attend to prospective tenants and brokers, including space showings.

Financial & Reporting

• Prepare and manage income budgets and annual budgets.
• Produce accurate status reports, monthly variance reports, forecasts, TI schedules, broker commission schedules, and internal commission schedules.
• Compile monthly Manco reports for the commercial portfolio.
• Manage tender applications and commission packs prior to client sign-off.
• Approve workflows on SAP.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure tenant files are kept up to date with relevant correspondence.
• Support other business units when required.
• Meet deadlines for monthly trackers, TI meetings, and broker commission updates.
• Check and sign off motivations for client approval.

Leadership
Provide effective staff management, ensuring team performance aligns with business objectives.