Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
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Must have commercial leasing experience in DIFC.
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Market Research and Analysis.
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Tenant Management / Lease Administration & Documentation.
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Study, review, and recommend policies and procedures that will increase, improve, and maximize tenant occupancy.
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Negotiate and budget leasing terms and conditions.
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Work with tenants to develop retail standards and ensure tenants fulfill their lease obligations.
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Achieve specialty leasing income goals established by Management.
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Assist with developing the Specialty Leasing budget and business plan, and establish objectives as required.
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Develop and execute a lucrative Specialty Leasing program that not only delivers significant revenues to the property’s bottom line but also increases the guest experience.
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Research and report to Management on competitive Leasing and Specialty leasing trends in the industry and within the geographical and catchment areas of the mall.
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Source and seek out prospective tenants.
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Generate new leasing leads and negotiate qualified deals from inception to final execution.
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Develop and maintain relationships with prospective, existing, and short-term tenants.
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Review leasing activities with the Executive Director against revenue goals.
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Prepares reports, analyses data, and makes recommendations for improving operations.
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Maintains safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
Qualifications & Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree
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Minimum 5–7+ years of relevant property leasing experience in the UAE
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Proven experience handling commercial, retail, and/or residential leasing
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Strong understanding of UAE real estate laws and leasing procedures
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Practical experience dealing with Wasl, DLD, DDA, Ejari, and related authorities
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
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UAE Driving License
Skills Required:
Core Skills:
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Strong negotiation and deal-closing skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Sound knowledge of the UAE real estate market dynamics
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Ability to structure and evaluate lease terms and commercial proposals
Professional & Technical Skills:
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Lease documentation and contract management
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Regulatory compliance and authority coordination
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Financial analysis of rental income, yields, and leasing KPIs
Leadership & Behavioral Skills:
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Ability to work independently and manage multiple properties
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Problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities
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High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
Preferred / Advantageous:
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RERA certification
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Experience managing large or mixed-use property portfolios