Manager Leasing

Job Description

Building FunAt Dubai Parks and Resorts, an unforgettable journey begins as soon our guests enter the gate. Themed as a journey through time, Riverland Dubai comprises four distinct eras - or zones, which take visitors on a voyage across time: from an idyllic French village in the 1600s to a bustling European Exposition in the late 19th Century, New Delhi in the 1930s, and ultimately the swanky days of Los Angeles and Las Vegas in the 1950s.At its heart is the river from which Riverland Dubai is named and that is central to the visitors experience. Water taxis, in addition to a tram, shuttle visitors to and fro, while ample casual dining terraces spill out towards the waters edge. There are numerous opportunities to join us down by the water at Riverland Dubai and help us create an exciting spectacle for our guests every day!Play Your PartThis position is to manage all Leasing activities in the Business Unit by working in close relation with the Asset Management company responsible for leasing. They also perform duties as Secretary for the Business Units Leasing Committee, manage and negotiate contracts and lease agreements and is the main contact for tenant communication. Additionally, they facilitate training, provide feedback and guidance to team members, prepare budgets, investigate and analyse financial- and guest/tenant feedback statements and data while leading and motivating direct reports and other team members by praise and/or coaching where applicable. This position will work in close relation with the Manager - Finance, Manager - Events, Manager - Marketing and the Head- Commercial to achieve the Business Units objectives.Main Duties- Achieve leasing objectives and targets set by Riverland Management and monitor regularly to ensure all objectives are achieved.- Lease vacant space according to leasing plan / schedule in accordance with the relevant time frames set out- Managing and /or oversee new/existing projects in line with approved strategies- Manages all leasing activities including attracting new tenants, vetting prospective clients, rental negotiations and the development of attractive leasing packages.- Prepare weekly and monthly reports on the status and performance of leasing activities.- Create tenant profiles and accurate databases for each tenant category so as to facilitate information retrieval and ensure a proper follow-up.- Conduct presentations and site visits for prospective tenants in order to promote Riverland as a retail destination- Lead negotiation and closure of leasing transactions. This involves a complete and detailed knowledge of the leasing contract- Work with the tenant coordination team in transitioning from executed contracts through to the handover of tenant spaces and commencement of fit out.- Responsible for settings up, monitoring and tracking line staffs related KPIs, monitoring performance against plan and initiating remedial actions in case of discrepancy between actual and expected performance.- Develop a database of qualified leads through referrals, telephone canvassing, face to face, cold calling, direct mail, email, and networking. REQUIREMENTS: Are You a StarIn order to be qualified for this role you should possess the below criteria:Essential- Degree in Business Administration, Communication or Sales- High School Diploma- A minimum of 5-7 years of demonstrated experience in the Retail Leasing sector in the U.A.E.- Effective oral and written communications skills in English- Possess good interpersonal skills for interacting with people- A team player and have the ability of meeting assigned targets- Multi-tasking, Problem solving and Judgement skills- Intermediate user of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook- Ability to read, understand and analyse financial and guest-feedback data reports- Strong hospitality acumen with an eye for detail- Possess good leadership qualitiesDesirable- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Communication, Sales or related field- Previous experience in working on the Property Management Systems, YARDI preferred - Previous work experience with a real estate developer and/or retail entertainment venue- Ability to communicate in Arabic- Ability to provide business development plans and solutions The Best Part of The StoryWe offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; housing allowance, annual flight allowance, comprehensive medical coverage, life and accident insurance and other generous allowances.We also care about your career development supported by Learning opportunities for those seeking a long-term future in the Company.

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About Company

Dubai Parks and Resorts offers new heights in experiential entertainment through an inspired concept that brings the best of the east and the west in the entertainment industry. Conceived and developed by Meraas Holding, Dubai Parks and Resorts articulates the Dubai leaderships vision of positioning the emirate as a compelling global tourist destination.

The first phase of Dubai Parks and Resorts will comprise three theme parks: motiongate Dubai, Bollywood Parks Dubai, and LEGOLAND Dubai. The development will also feature Riverland - a grand entrance plaza and Lapita, a family themed hotel. The first phase is scheduled for completion in 2016. Ground work commenced on site in February 2014