Specialty Leasing Manager

Job Title: Specialty Leasing Manager

Company: Abdullah Al Othaim Investment Co.

Workplace Type: On-site

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Industry: Real Estate; Retail

Job Function: Sales & Leasing

Role Summary

The Specialty Leasing Manager is responsible for managing and maximizing revenue from specialty leasing activities within shopping malls, including kiosks, pop-up stores, temporary retail concepts, and promotional spaces. The role focuses on optimizing short-term leasing performance, sourcing innovative retail concepts, managing tenant relationships, and ensuring strong execution, reporting, and commercial governance. The successful candidate will bring solid mall leasing experience, strong people leadership, and a KPI-driven approach to performance management.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day specialty leasing operations across kiosks, pop-ups, and temporary leasing spaces.

Develop and execute specialty leasing strategies to maximize revenue and occupancy.

Source, negotiate, and onboard specialty leasing tenants across retail, F&B, services, and promotional activities.

Set pricing, lease terms, and commercial proposals in line with approved policies and market benchmarks.

Lead and manage the specialty leasing team, ensuring clear targets, accountability, and performance follow-up.

Track and manage specialty leasing KPIs such as revenue, occupancy rate, average lease duration, and tenant pipeline.

Coordinate closely with Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure smooth execution and compliance.

Prepare periodic performance reports, forecasts, and market insights for management.

Ensure adherence to leasing governance, approval matrices, and mall regulations.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Real Estate, or a related field.

Minimum 6–8 years of experience in leasing or specialty leasing within shopping malls.

Minimum 5 years of managerial experience in shopping malls , leading leasing or commercial teams.

Proven experience managing kiosks, pop-ups, or short-term leasing concepts.

Strong negotiation, commercial, and stakeholder management skills.

Fluent English is mandatory.

Saudi nationality is required.

Core Skills & Competencies

Commercial leasing and revenue optimization

Strong negotiation and deal structuring skills

Team leadership and people management

KPI tracking, reporting, and performance analysis

Market analysis and tenant mix optimization

Stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination

Decision-making under pressure

Strong communication and presentation skills

Work Requirements

On-site role based in Riyadh with flexibility to support mall sites, events, and seasonal activations as required.