Senior Leasing Manager

About the role

Al-Futtaim is seeking a Senior Leasing Manager to lead its retail leasing portfolio across the MENA region. The role combines financial, legal and strategic responsibilities to expand the company’s retail footprint while protecting its financial interests.

Key responsibilities

• Manage, negotiate and formalise all retail leasing transactions within the assigned portfolio, including sourcing prime locations for new and existing brands.
• Execute lease administration tasks such as contract reviews, legal reviews, payment processing and documentation tracking.
• Maintain up‑to‑date leasing systems, tracking sheets and regional property data, including mall floor plans.
• Negotiate early lease surrender or termination for store closures to minimise financial impact.
• Build and strengthen 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, streamlining store opening, closing and renovation workflows.
• Support business divisions in preparing feasibility reports for new projects and present recommendations to the Retail Investment Committee.

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 organisation.
• Strong negotiation and relationship‑management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and financial acumen to assess leasing transactions and market trends.