Retail Leasing Manager

About the role:
The Leasing Manager leads the mall’s leasing function and a team of leasing executives to achieve occupancy and revenue targets. This role oversees the full leasing cycle—from strategy development and tenant acquisition to lease execution—while ensuring a strong tenant mix and positive mall positioning. The Leasing Manager collaborates closely with internal stakeholders and maintains strong relationships with tenants, agents, and retail partners.

Job responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Management

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Leasing Executives to achieve business objectives

Set clear performance targets and KPIs to drive accountability and results

Provide coaching, training, and professional development to enhance team capability and effectiveness

Monitor and evaluate team performance, implementing improvement plans where necessary

Plan and coordinate team workload to ensure efficient execution of leasing activities and timely reporting

Lead and support Asset Enhancement Initiative (AEI) projects from a leasing perspective

Leasing & Tenant Acquisition

Develop and execute leasing strategies to optimise occupancy and rental revenue

Identify, source, and secure tenants that align with the mall’s positioning and target customer profile

Conduct and/or oversee site viewings, presentations, and preparation of leasing proposals for prospective tenants

Negotiate lease terms, rental rates, and documentation in accordance with company policies and guidelines

Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and tenant movements to inform and refine leasing strategies

Tenant Management & Relationship Building

Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing tenants, brokers, and key stakeholders

Manage lease renewals, relocations, expansions, and terminations to optimise tenant mix and portfolio performance

Support tenants throughout the leasing lifecycle, ensuring a seamless onboarding and fit-out process

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with marketing to support tenant acquisition campaigns and mall promotions.

Coordinate with operations, design, and property management teams to support tenant handovers and fit-outs.

Provide input on tenant mix planning, zoning, and mall layout enhancements.

Provide management with regular updates on leasing progress and market analysis.

Job requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Sales & Marketing, Real Estate Management, or a related discipline

7–12 years of experience in

retail or commercial leasing

, with at least 3–5 years in a supervisory or team leadership role.

Creative, resourceful, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong knowledge of retail market dynamics, leasing strategies, and tenant categories.

Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret leasing and market data.

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Network of contacts in the F&B and retail industry.

Under the Elegant Group, we are an established local business in Real Estate and Property management with more than 535,000 sqft properties in Singapore and 300,000 sqft properties in Sydney, Australia . We have set up great target and ambition to expand our business in South East Asia and Australia in the upcoming years.

With the new projects we have acquired and will be acquiring, we are expanding our team in Singapore.