As Leasing Manager, you will be responsible for the successful leasing of all units at the new Malmö center, with potential for further projects in the future. You will manage the leasing of retail spaces, develop, and execute leasing strategies, and collaborate closely with international colleagues, the Leasing Director, and the centre operations team when the center opens.
Your responsibilities will include finding suitable brands for the outlets, negotiating lease agreements, and building long-lasting relationships with brand partners. Additionally, you will actively manage and strengthen tenant relationships on behalf of ROS, acting as an ambassador to promote ROS's image, values, and objectives.
You will report directly to the Leasing Director and will collaborate with various internal teams, including leasing colleagues across Europe, Center Managers, Retail Operations, Development, Finance, Marketing, and Construction teams. Externally, you will engage with brand partners, owners, investors, leasing lawyers, and architects to secure tenants and drive the leasing process forward.
Your main tasks will include:
- Developing and executing a leasing strategy to ensure all available space is leased in a timely and effective manner, considering product mix, adjacencies, and market development to ensure rental maximization and strategic positioning of the project.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with both new and existing tenants, acting as an ambassador for ROS.
- Ensure quality covenants are obtained and accurately checked thus minimizing risk for the owners by ensuring the financial standing of potential and existing clients.
- Managing the budget for tenant inducements and capital contributions, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
- Ensuring a smooth legal process in close collaboration with legal advisors, securing the best terms for both clients and owners.
- Implementation of void, lease renewal and asset management budget plans in close co-operation with the Center Management team, each year reviewed quarterly to meet time scales and budgets.
- Collaborating closely with the Center Management team to implement budget and asset management plans, regularly reviewing progress, once the center opens
- Ensure investor consents are obtained in a timely and efficient manner and contribute towards an effective working relationship with all investors and owners on behalf of ROS.
- Working as part of the international ROS Leasing Team to share contacts directly and via WICE system, facilitate cross-country operations, and working according to the agreed ROS Leasing Standards of Operation.
- Actively participating in the onboarding and negotiation processes for new tenants, ensuring a successful and seamless leasing experience.
- Closely co-operate with Center Management by means of monthly meetings and during the budgeting process.
- Input actively into the development and delivery of the Center Business plan.
- Assist Center teams to build up an effective partnership with the tenants.
- Actively apply and support the Key Account Management Strategy of ROS.
- Travel regularly to the Malmö center, meeting with potential tenants, conducting site visits, and showcasing the center.
- Be in the center at least one day a week, with the remainder of your time working remotely.
- Focus on tenant relations, conducting market research, and actively pursuing the right brands for the center.
