Leasing Manager - Retail Real Estate
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- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Role: Leasing Manager
- Location: Dubai UAE
- Industry: Real Estate
- Experience: 5-7 years in retail leasing and real estate
- Job Type: Full-time
Leasing Manager - Retail Real Estate role in Dubai UAE Real Estate industry is a strategic hiring opportunity focused on expanding retail presence, securing prime locations, and driving occupancy growth for fashion and lifestyle brands. This role plays a critical part in lease negotiations, market expansion, and portfolio performance across high-traffic retail destinations.Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Real Estate
Function: Real Estate Leasing-Acquisition
Salary: 20000-32000
(Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai;
please confirm the final offer with the employer.)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-timeRole Context
This role leads leasing operations for retail brands, ensuring the business secures premium store locations while maintaining cost efficiency and strong landlord partnerships. It supports long-term growth by aligning leasing strategies with brand positioning and market demand.Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute leasing strategies to achieve targeted occupancy and expansion goals
- Conduct detailed market research to identify high-potential retail locations and trends
- Lead lease negotiations with landlords and developers to secure favorable terms
- Manage retail property portfolio ensuring optimal performance and rental value
- Maintain strong relationships with landlords and property management teams
- Collaborate with finance teams on budgeting, forecasting, and lease profitability analysis
- Oversee lease documentation, renewals, and compliance with regulations
- Work closely with brand, marketing, and operations teams to align leasing with business needs
- Prepare performance reports, track KPIs, and recommend strategic improvements
- Conduct on-ground market scouting to identify new leasing opportunities and assess competitor presence
- 5 to 7 years of experience in retail leasing, preferably within fashion or lifestyle sector
- Strong knowledge of UAE retail real estate market and prime locations
- Proven ability in lease negotiation and portfolio management
- Experience in financial analysis related to leasing and occupancy costs
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
- Retail leasing and site acquisition
- Lease negotiation and contract management
- Market research and location analysis
- Portfolio management and performance tracking
- Financial analysis and budgeting
- Stakeholder and landlord management
- Real estate regulations and compliance
- Reporting and KPI monitoring
- Opportunity to shape retail expansion for leading fashion brands
- Work on high-profile retail locations across the UAE
- Strong career growth in real estate and retail leasing leadership
- Exposure to strategic decision-making and portfolio management
- Dynamic environment with strong market presence
Apparel Group is a major retail and fashion operator in the Middle East, managing a diverse portfolio of international brands and expanding its footprint across premium retail locations through strategic leasing and growth initiatives.Job Title Leasing Manager - Retail Real Estate
Job Description Leasing Manager - Retail Real EstateJob Snapshot
- Role: Leasing Manager
- Location: Dubai UAE
- Industry: Real Estate
- Experience: 5-7 years in retail leasing and real estate
- Job Type: Full-time
Leasing Manager - Retail Real Estate role in Dubai UAE Real Estate industry is a strategic hiring opportunity focused on expanding retail presence, securing prime locations, and driving occupancy growth for fashion and lifestyle brands. This role plays a critical part in lease negotiations, market expansion, and portfolio performance across high-traffic retail destinations.Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Real Estate
Function: Real Estate Leasing-Acquisition
Salary: 20000-32000
(Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai;
please confirm the final offer with the employer.)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-timeRole Context
This role leads leasing operations for retail brands, ensuring the business secures premium store locations while maintaining cost efficiency and strong landlord partnerships. It supports long-term growth by aligning leasing strategies with brand positioning and market demand.Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute leasing strategies to achieve targeted occupancy and expansion goals
- Conduct detailed market research to identify high-potential retail locations and trends
- Lead lease negotiations with landlords and developers to secure favorable terms
- Manage retail property portfolio ensuring optimal performance and rental value
- Maintain strong relationships with landlords and property management teams
- Collaborate with finance teams on budgeting, forecasting, and lease profitability analysis
- Oversee lease documentation, renewals, and compliance with regulations
- Work closely with brand, marketing, and operations teams to align leasing with business needs
- Prepare performance reports, track KPIs, and recommend strategic improvements
- Conduct on-ground market scouting to identify new leasing opportunities and assess competitor presence
- 5 to 7 years of experience in retail leasing, preferably within fashion or lifestyle sector
- Strong knowledge of UAE retail real estate market and prime locations
- Proven ability in lease negotiation and portfolio management
- Experience in financial analysis related to leasing and occupancy costs
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
- Retail leasing and site acquisition
- Lease negotiation and contract management
- Market research and location analysis
- Portfolio management and performance tracking
- Financial analysis and budgeting
- Stakeholder and landlord management
- Real estate regulations and compliance
- Reporting and KPI monitoring
- Opportunity to shape retail expansion for leading fashion brands
- Work on high-profile retail locations across the UAE
- Strong career growth in real estate and retail leasing leadership
- Exposure to strategic decision-making and portfolio management
- Dynamic environment with strong market presence
Apparel Group is a major retail and fashion operator in the Middle East, managing a diverse portfolio of international brands and expanding its footprint across premium retail locations through strategic leasing and growth initiatives.
Post DetailsJob Start Date
Salary from 20000.00
Salary to 32000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
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