The Role
We are looking for a driven as well as an ambitious facilitator for all leasing related activities from inception to close including, but not limited to, showings, negotiations, documentation, coordination and administration for the various aspects of the leasing process across all commercial projects. The candidate will act as a liaison between Savills’ Property Management department, the tenant, and the landlord to negotiate, organize, track, transact and be of full support during the leasing process.
Key Responsibilities
- Give proposals for locating tenants that will lease or rent an available space across all Savills’ clients.
- Scout and identify prospective tenants/brands looking to lease a property.
- Communicate with potential tenants to identify their requirements and convince them with our commercial projects.
- Develop and maintain client monthly reports.
- Provide potential tenants with viewings in all projects highlighting the different USPs.
- Comprehend and explain the different commercial terms with the tenants.
- Oversee the processing and approval of prospective tenants across our projects.
- Liaise with other departments on processing and approving tenants across our commercial projects, including, but not limited to legal, property management and marketing aspects.
- Coordinate, negotiate and track first & subsequent LOIs from drafts to execution.
- Maintain good rapport with tenants by aligning with the Property Management Department.
- Follow up on project trackers and systems for the Commercial Agency Department.
- Ensure revenue goals are achieved.
- Propose tenant mixes and leasing strategies across current and upcoming projects.
- Identify new retail trends and concepts in the market that would potentially fit with market demand and overall project strategy.
- Develops sustainable relationships with clients as well as tenants leading to repeat business.
- Gives and receives constructive feedback as appropriate.
- Displays energy, drive and commitment in meeting client’s needs.
- Understands clients’ needs and leads them to alternative solutions to meet their requirements where appropriate.
- Evaluate and acts on client/tenant feedback.
- Contributes to department targets
Skills, Knowledge And Experience
- Negotiation skills
- A bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, and/or marketing.
- 3-5 years of experience in the real estate industry, business development, retail, and/or real estate development.
- Awareness of the commercial real estate industry.
- Networking skills
- Strong use of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Fluent in English and Arabic, spoken and written.
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