Panda Retail Company – Savola Group

Senior Leasing Manager

Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaPosted yesterday

Salary
AED 12k–18k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Lead
Field
Real Estate & Property
Work mode
On site

About the role

Job Purpose: Lead and oversee the company’s leasing portfolio, ensuring effective lease management, strategic negotiations, landlord relationships, and portfolio performance while supporting business growth and operational continuity. Key Accountabilities: •Cultivate strategic partnerships with major trademark tenants and brands to strengthen the commercial leasing network. •Direct "Highest and Best Use" reviews and manage the asset lifecycle to maximize commercial portfolio value. •Lead initiatives to optimize 91K sqm of non-utilized GLA for income. •Drive recurring rental income growth by improving tenant mix and maintaining a superior rent-to-revenue ratio. •Oversee the day-to-day management of the sublease portfolio to ensure the stability of active contracts. •Supervise external leasing agents and coordinate the resolution of escalated tenant or administrative complaints. •Enforce financial governance by validating lease invoices, monitoring schedules, and leading annual rent updates. •Translate portfolio analytics into actionable asset improvement and revenue-generating initiatives. Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. Strong knowledge of commercial leasing and real estate practices. Strong leadership, negotiation, and commercial skills. Experience: 8–10 years of relevant experience in Real Estate Leasing, Property Management, or Lease Management. Proven experience managing commercial lease portfolios and major landlord negotiations. Retail or multi-site experience preferred. Experience leading teams and managing strategic leasing initiatives

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. Strong knowledge of commercial leasing and real estate practices. Strong leadership, negotiation, and commercial skills. 8–10 years of relevant experience in Real Estate Leasing, Property Management, or Lease Management. Proven experience managing commercial lease portfolios and major landlord negotiations. Retail or multi-site experience preferred. Experience leading teams and managing strategic leasing initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the company’s leasing portfolio, ensuring effective lease management, strategic negotiations, landlord relationships, and portfolio performance while supporting business growth and operational continuity. Cultivate strategic partnerships with major trademark tenants and brands to strengthen the commercial leasing network. Direct "Highest and Best Use" reviews and manage the asset lifecycle to maximize commercial portfolio value. Lead initiatives to optimize 91K sqm of non-utilized GLA for income. Drive recurring rental income growth by improving tenant mix and maintaining a superior rent-to-revenue ratio. Oversee the day-to-day management of the sublease portfolio to ensure the stability of active contracts. Supervise external leasing agents and coordinate the resolution of escalated tenant or administrative complaints. Enforce financial governance by validating lease invoices, monitoring schedules, and leading annual rent updates. Translate portfolio analytics into actionable asset improvement and revenue-generating initiatives.

Skills

  • Commercial leasing
  • Real estate practices
  • Lease management
  • Negotiation
  • Portfolio management
  • Landlord negotiations
  • Tenant relations
  • Financial governance
  • Asset management
  • Strategic leasing
  • Team leadership
  • Budgeting
  • Contract administration

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