Leasing Manager - Commercial Real Estate

Job Title: Leasing Manager
Location: Nasr city, Cairo
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of experience
Employment Type: Full-Time

The Leasing Manager focuses on driving occupancy, negotiating lease agreements, fostering tenant relationships, and ensuring that leasing operations align with the company's financial and strategic goals.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Leasing Strategy & Business Development:

• Develop and implement a leasing strategy for office and clinic spaces to achieve targeted occupancy levels and rental income.
• Identify target industries and companies (corporate offices, medical practitioners, clinics, consulting firms, etc.).
• Proactively reach out to potential tenants through cold calls, networking, industry events, and broker relationships.
• Prepare and present leasing proposals to prospective tenants.

2. Leasing Process Management:

• Conduct property tours and presentations for interested tenants.
• Negotiate lease terms and rental rates within approved guidelines.
• Coordinate preparation, review, and execution of lease agreements and related legal documents.
• Ensure timely collection of all required documents, deposits, and guarantees.
• Oversee the lease approval process internally and liaise with legal and finance teams.
• Manage lease renewals and expansions for existing tenants.

3. Handover & Fit-Out Coordination:

• Coordinate unit handover to new tenants and oversee fit-out and move-in processes.
• Ensure compliance with mall policies, building codes, and safety requirements during fit-outs.
• Facilitate smooth tenant onboarding and induction.

4. Tenant Relationship Management:

• Act as the main point of contact for tenant inquiries and requests.
• Coordinate resolution of tenant issues in collaboration with operations, maintenance, security, and housekeeping teams.
• Conduct regular check-ins with tenants to maintain strong relationships and ensure satisfaction.
• Handle tenant complaints and coordinate solutions promptly.

5. Reporting & Administration:

• Maintain accurate leasing records, database of prospects, and leasing status reports.
• Prepare periodic occupancy, leasing progress, and market feedback reports for management.
• Monitor lease expiry dates and coordinate timely renewals to avoid vacancies.
• Stay up to date with market trends, rental rates, and competitor activity.
  
  Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial leasing, preferably offices, clinics, or mixed-use developments.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding leasing targets.
• Strong negotiation and sales skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of local real estate market and leasing regulations.

The candidate is expected to explore all channels to be able to achieve leasing targets:

• Direct cold calls & emails to target companies, clinics, and service providers
• Visits to business parks, hospitals, co-working spaces to scout leads
• Partner with commercial real estate brokers & offer attractive commissions
• Build ties with medical associations & professional networks
• Use tenant referral incentives for current tenants to bring leads
• List units on commercial property websites & real estate portals
• Keep an updated leasing page on the company website
• Run targeted LinkedIn & Google Ads
• Promote spaces via LinkedIn posts, Facebook & Instagram Business pages
• Send targeted email campaigns to industry-specific mailing lists
• Host open house tours & broker events at the mall
• Attend local business expos, medical conferences & networking events
• Advertise through local signage, banners, and mall screens
• Distribute flyers/brochures in nearby business hubs & clinics
• Place ads in local newspapers or community magazines
• Engage with the local Chamber of Commerce & business councils
• Use satisfied tenants for testimonials & case studies
• Offer expansion deals to existing tenants needing more space

Competencies Required:

• Problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of rental laws
• Communication abilities
• Marketing skills
• Ability to sign legitimate tenants quickly
• Capacity to write, interpret, and assess lease agreements
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Considerate of outgoing tenants
• Leadership skills