Assistant Manager-Retail Leasing

DAMAC Properties


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time
Job Description

Key Responsibilities:


  • Develop and implement leasing strategies to attract and retain high-quality retail tenants aligned with the mall’s positioning and target market.
  • Identify potential tenants and conduct market research to assess retail trends and competitor activity in Dubai.
  • Negotiate lease terms and conditions, including rental rates, lease duration, renewals, and tenant fit-outs.
  • Prepare and manage lease documentation in compliance with local laws and regulations, including Ejari requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with mall management, marketing, and operations teams to ensure tenant satisfaction and smooth onboarding.
  • Monitor tenant performance and occupancy rates, proactively addressing vacancies or lease expirations.
  • Provide regular reports on leasing activities, market trends, and financial performance to senior management.
  • Maintain strong relationships with landlords, brokers, and other stakeholders in the Dubai retail property market.
  • Ensure all leasing activities comply with RERA and other regulatory standards in Dubai.


Qualifications:


  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in retail leasing, preferably within Dubai or the GCC region shopping malls.
  • Proven professional experience working with Yardi property management software is highly preferred, with strong skills in database management and report generation.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of Dubai’s retail property market, laws, and regulations including Ejari and RERA.
  • Ability to analyse market trends and financial data to make informed leasing decisions.
  • Proactive, results-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

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