Senior Leasing Manager

About the role

The Senior Leasing Manager will join Al Futtaim's Retail Leasing team, overseeing the retail leasing portfolio across the MENA region. The role blends financial, legal and strategic responsibilities to expand Al Futtaim's retail footprint while protecting the company's financial interests.

Key responsibilities

• Manage, negotiate and formalise all retail leasing transactions within the assigned portfolio.
• Source and negotiate prime real estate for existing and new brands, ensuring favourable commercial terms.
• Execute lease administration tasks, including contract and legal reviews, payment processing and documentation tracking.
• Maintain up‑to‑date leasing systems, tracking sheets and related property data.
• Plan and roll‑out new store locations, and negotiate early lease surrender or termination to minimise financial impact.
• Build and maintain relationships with landlords and internal stakeholders, providing regular leasing reports and insights.
• Analyse portfolio performance, negotiate rental reductions and manage renewals to secure competitive rates.
• Develop and enhance leasing policies and processes, coordinating with Store Development, legal and investment committees.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in retail leasing or real‑estate management, preferably within a multinational environment.
• Proven negotiation expertise and strong relationship‑management capabilities.
• Ability to analyse market trends and provide strategic leasing recommendations.

Required skills