LOCATION :: KENYA, NAIROBI
Our client is East Africa’s largest Shopping, Recreation and Entertainment destination. The complex is home to over 150 outlets covering 210,000 square feet of retail space, 20,000 square feet of office space in addition to a recreation facility. They are undergoing an expansion program and are seeking an experienced Leasing Manager.
The Leasing Manager will be a well-spoken, self-starter member with international leasing exposure/experience who shall take charge of sourcing for prospective tenants, managing the full process and coordinating all processes/systems involved.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Identify and generate prospects that lead to new clients.
- Manages and directs the daily activities of the leasing operations department in accordance with organization policies and standards.
- Responsible for all leasing functions, which may include reviewing and negotiating lease transactions and agreements.
- Oversees completion of all necessary paperwork and ensures excellent customer service.
- Responsible for the productivity and budgetary performance of the leasing operations department.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve efficiency and profitability of the department.
- Report to the Managing Director.
DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Leasing commercial retail space experience with solid results preferably in the retail market.
- A relevant university Degree is desirable but not a must.
- Competency in computer operations.
- Excellent administration and management skills, knowledge of business and sales principles of leasing to international and local clients
- Customer and personal selling skills, able to quickly identify customer needs, meet quality standards for services and evaluate customer satisfaction.
- Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
- Leads and directs the work of others.
