LEASING EXECUTIVE

Job Summary

Reporting to the Business Development Manager or Directors, the Leasing Executive will be responsible for developing a pipeline of prospective food-stall operators and securing suitable tenants for the company’s food stalls, food court and coffee shops.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tenant Acquisition and Marketing:

• Build a pipeline of prospective food-stall operators through market research, referrals, networking, property agents and cold calling.
• Contact potential tenants and provide clear information about available stalls, locations and leasing opportunities.
• Schedule and conduct site viewings with interested prospects, and maintain regular contact with prospects and follow up throughout the leasing process.
• Post and market various through platform for the available stalls, food courts and other property spaces.

1. Lease Negotiation :

• Discuss rental rates, lease periods and other commercial terms within the limits approved by management.
• Submit leasing recommendations and proposed terms to management for review and approval.
• Engage existing tenants before their tenancies expire, support discussions on renewals or revised rental terms and maintain good working relationships with existing tenants, prospective food-stall operators and property agents.
• Respond to leasing enquiries and coordinate with the relevant departments on tenant or outlet matters.
• Assist with rental collection follow-ups and highlight outstanding payments to the Business Development Manager.

1. Lease Administration:

• Prepare, issue and follow up on all required tenancy documents, ensuring that they are complete, properly signed and accurately recorded.
• Maintain accurate leasing records and submit regular pipeline reports covering prospects, calls, viewings, negotiations, renewals and confirmed tenancies.
• Contribute towards achieving occupancy targets and maintaining a suitable mix of food concepts across the company’s outlets.

1. Others :

• Perform other leasing and business development duties assigned by the Business Development Manager or Directors

Requirements

• Minimum GCE “A” Level, Diploma or Degree in Business, Marketing, Property Management or Property Agent License related discipline.
• Must have at least 1-2 years of relevant experience in food-court or coffee-shop leasing, business development, telesales and/or cold calling.
• Familiar with the documents required for food-stall tenancies, including tenancy agreements, supporting documents, deposits and related records.
• Confident in approaching new prospects and making cold calls to food-stall operators and property agents.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, organised and disciplined in following up with prospects.
• Results-driven and prepared to work towards call, viewing, occupancy and leasing targets.
• Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with other departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English and Mandarin, as the role requires frequent discussions with food-stall prospects who use these languages.
• Ability to converse in Malay or Chinese dialects would be advantageous when assisting prospects who prefer these languages.
• Available to attend occasional viewings on weekends or public holidays when requested by prospects, with working days adjusted to maintain a five-day work week.