leasing manager, malls (1565)

The Leasing Manager will be reporting to the Commercial Director, Existing Malls.

Our new colleague in this position will be responsible for all leasing activities associated with the operation of one or more Shopping Centers, meeting the Company’s goals and ensuring maximum sustainability, at a quality and high occupancy rate. The job holder will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulations, overseeing financial issues, analyzing financial, retail and real estate data, monitoring leasing plans, forecasting, etc.

In detail, the Leasing Manager will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Develop and serve the leasing strategy of the Shopping Center, ensuring timely and quality completion of milestones/requirements stated.
• Negotiate with tenants, existing and/or potential, aiming to achieve the desirable outcome.
• Manage leasing contracts and provide input for drafting them.
• Meet the Lease Income Budget.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders (i.e. center management, fit-out, contract management team, etc.).
• Monitor tenants’ sales performance and consult them in order to optimize performance.
• Overview of the retail developments and conditions at a regional and international level.
• Preserve and develop the landlord’s relationship with existing and potential tenants.
• Maintain and monitor a network of contacts, especially with international retail players.
• Look after promising start-uppers with trendy and ‘fresh’ concepts.
• Monitor and analyze new trends and innovative retail models/concepts.
• Analyze success stories and examples to be avoided.
• Maintain and monitor business relationships with competitors.
• Participate in selective Industry Associations, events.
• Contribute to the Bank Guarantees’ handling.
• Ensure that accurate and timely information is available for management reporting or other purposes.

You will be a successful candidate for our job opening, if you can identify yourself with the following criteria: 

Academic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Property Development or in a relevant area of study, ideally combined with an MSc or MBA.
• Appropriate certifications and industry affiliations relevant to education and experience will be considered an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal Greek and English. 
•  

Professional Experience:

• Above 5 years of relevant professional experience in the Real Estate/Retail industry, with in-depth knowledge of the current Retail Market and submarket conditions. (Candidates with a professional experience in Shopping Center/Retail related industry will be preferred)
• Experience in working with PR and Marketing agencies in preparing marketing material, as well as with Center Management and Architects for better understanding and contribution to the Operations and stores’ fitting-out process
• Experience in working with real estate agents and other third-party lead generators to target retail market sources
•  

On a personal side, the ideal candidate: 

• Has excellent communication, negotiation, presentation and multi-tasking skills and is well-connected.
• Has a strong commercial attitude and is result-oriented.
• Has experience and proven track record in leading projects and motivating multi-functional teams.
• Is able to perform well in a team environment, and meet tight deadlines, following procedures and methodology.

Our Company offers:

Our vision is to bring to life the largest urban regeneration project in Europe. So, we need to attract the most talented people in our industry and offer all the necessary means and procedures to support them, not only to fill their job description but also to rise above and beyond expectations.

Thus, we do provide:

• A passionate working environment
• A competitive compensation package according to professional experience, combined with additional benefits
• An exceptional opportunity to work in and develop one of the most challenging Companies in Greece!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in any employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. Our premises have been especially designed to be accessible to people with disabilities.