Retail Leasing Managers

SUMMARY:
Retail Leasing Managers-R45 000p/m-KZN-Start March 24

POSITION INFO:

Up market property management and development company seeks 2 competent individuals for a fixed term 12 month contract. Working from the Umhlanga, KZN offices you will be responsible for all leasing functions, which includes reviewing and negotiating lease transactions, and agreements. Lease of the existing and new development retail spaces to sustain and expand market share.

Duties include but are not limited to:
Leasing Management:
• Support the leasing strategy and the direction of multiple projects
• Managing the rental of retail units to ensure maximum occupancy and a premium level of rentals within the retail spaces (often 2nd and 3rd tier developments / retail spaces)
• Actively engage with tenants to maintain high quality tenants over a period
• Setting and Achieving budget rental income and adding value by meeting targets
• Undertake direct leasing negotiations with targeted and approved prospective tenants
• Prepare tenancy mix for the retail asset and consistently review this to ensure optimum mix
• Prepare Monthly or Weekly (as required) reports for the Divisional Director on status of leasing and tenancy mix progress across their retail spaces
• Maximise rental income and terms from lease negotiations with tenants
Leasing
• Ensure that leasing targets are met in terms of new leasing including existing portfolio and new developments
• Be aware and strive to achieve the leasing requirements in order to meet the budget requirements of existing portfolio, and funding requirements of the projects
• Ensure that leasing is activated timeously to ensure minimal downtime of vacancies and beneficial occupation period
• Ensure an accountable measure of concluded leasing against interest received vs vacancies
Relationship Management:
• Develop and retain excellent relationships with tenants and professional teams
• Work closely with industry to effectively nurture and develop future relationships and business
• Maintain regular contact with retail groups in the local market
New Business:
• Actively source and secure desired retailers for the project
• Maintain and review a database of all prospective tenants
• Broker Liaison telephonically and reporting on market trends and potential future tenants
Market Research:
• Market research of new brands names and retails trends
• Competitor research of new developments, rental and major deals
• Constant review of the shopper profile mix and evaluate the impact of this on the retail sector
• Required to keep abreast of changes within the market
• Required to build a solid network within the Industry
Administrative Tasks:
• Manage the accurate completion of information and paperwork for tenants. (Data base etc.)
• Assisting with the preparation of the lease documentation including Heads of Lease; Offers to Lease and Lease Agreements
• Ensure that the Pre-leasing and leasing paperwork is completed to the correct standards and within the correct time frames with all correct supporting documents
• Oversee deals from inception through to completion
• Ensure that leases are signed and all documents are completed.
• Manage handover process including meetings with tenants and centre management

Criteria:
* Degree / Diploma in Retail Management
* 4 – 5 years retail leasing experience with a track record of achieving retail leasing with national, international or niche tenants
* SACSC Certificate
* Registered and hold an active FFC
* A thorough understanding of retail management and leasing
* A thorough understanding and relationship with retail tenants suited to the new developments
* Understanding of all government financial regulations and requirements related to the retail / property sector
* Good knowledge of retail trends

If you meet the criteria please email your updated MS Word CV and recent head & shoulders photo to

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