Assistant Manager – Leasing and Property Management (retail)
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About the Role
GMG is seeking an Assistant Manager for Properties to oversee leasing, property management, and tenant relations across the retail portfolio. The role involves driving leasing performance, ensuring operational excellence, and compiling market intelligence.
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Responsibilities
- Implement leasing and property management strategies in alignment with management directives
- Generate new leads, strengthen current relationships, qualify prospects, and conduct property viewings
- Negotiate, prepare, and administer lease agreements while coordinating with internal teams
- Ensure all lease agreements, approvals, and documents are accurately prepared, reviewed, and maintained for annual audits
- Ensure all leasing activities comply with contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements
- Support the delivery of core and ancillary revenue streams across the portfolio
- Build and maintain strong tenant relationships, addressing inquiries and resolving concerns
- Monitor competitor activity, market trends, and industry developments to support strategy
- Deliver accurate and timely leasing, occupancy, and performance reports for management review
- Support annual budget planning and ensure accuracy of rental payments, invoicing, and collections
- Assist in managing default cases and litigation by coordinating with legal teams
- Mentor, guide, and support team members to strengthen capabilities and enhance operational efficiency
Requirements
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in real estate, retail leasing, or property management support roles
- At least 3 years of experience leading small teams, managing multi site portfolios, larger budgets, or complex property operations
- Proven experience in leasing, tenant relations, negotiations, and cross functional coordination
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and property/lease management software
- Strong understanding of market research, competitor analysis, and tenant relationship management
- Solid knowledge of leasing processes, agreements, negotiations, and legal compliance
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills
- Client centric mindset with strong multitasking and attention to detail capabilities
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Role Summary
- The Assistant Manager, Properties is responsible for all leasing, property management, and tenant relations activities across the Properties portfolio. The role supports senior management by driving leasing performance, ensuring operational excellence, enhancing tenant satisfaction, and compiling ma
Key Responsibilities
- Implement leasing and property management strategies in alignment with management directives.
- Generate new leads, strengthen current relationships, qualify prospects, and conduct property viewings.
- Negotiate, prepare, and administer lease agreements while coordinating with internal teams to optimize leasing operations and maximize occupancy and revenue.
- Ensure all lease agreements, approvals, and documents are accurately prepared, reviewed, and maintained for annual audits.
- Ensure all leasing activities comply with contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements.
- Support the delivery of core and ancillary revenue streams across the portfolio.
- Build and maintain strong tenant relationships, addressing inquiries and resolving concerns to promote a positive tenant experience.
- Monitor competitor activity, market trends, and industry developments to support strategy and decision making.
- Represent the Properties division with internal stakeholders, external partners, and relevant Local Authorities.
- Deliver accurate and timely leasing, occupancy, and performance reports for management review.
- Support annual budget planning and ensure accuracy of rental payments, invoicing, and collections.
- Assist in managing default cases and litigation by coordinating with in house legal teams and external entities.
Functional & Technical Competencies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and property/lease management software.
- Strong understanding of market research, competitor analysis, and tenant relationship management.
- Solid knowledge of leasing processes, agreements, negotiations, and legal compliance.
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
- Client centric mindset with strong multitasking and attention to detail capabilities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, team oriented environment.
Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in real estate, retail leasing, or property management support roles.
- At least 3 years of experience leading small teams, managing multi site portfolios, larger budgets, or complex property operations.
- Proven experience in leasing, tenant relations, negotiations, and cross functional coordination.
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