Retail Leasing Executive

<p style="text-align:left !important"><b>JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way</b>.  </p><p style="text-align:inherit !important"></p><p style="text-align:left !important">Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. </p><p style="text-align:inherit !important"></p><div><p><u><span>The Opportunity</span></u><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>An exciting opportunity exists for an ambitious and commercially minded Retail Leasing Executive to join the Retail Leasing and Location</span><span> </span><span>X team in NSW.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>This role will support the </span><span>Head of Specialty Mall Leasing, </span><span>taking ownership of specialty mall leasing and pop-up retail activations across a portfolio of shopping centres throughout </span><span>Queensland. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>The successful candidate will play a key role in driving occupancy outcomes, retailer engagement, mall income </span><span>growth</span><span> and customer activation initiatives. The role requires a highly organised </span><span>brand, marketing or </span><span>leasing professional with strong retailer relationship management skills, negotiation capability and a passion for retail property and emerging retail trends.</span><span> Brand partnership experience is a plus. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>You will work closely with landlords, centre management teams, retailers, casual mall </span><span>operators</span><span> and internal stakeholders to deliver </span><span>casual mall </span><span>leasing outcomes</span><span> plus experiential brand activations</span><span> that enhance asset performance and customer experience.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><u><span>Key Responsibilities</span></u><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Specialty Mall Leasing & Location</span><span> X</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Drive specialty mall leasing revenue across the </span><span>states </span><span>shopping centre portfolio</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Identify</span><span>, source and secure casual mall leasing operators, pop-up </span><span>retailers</span><span> and experiential activations</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Build relationships with emerging brands, online retailers, local </span><span>businesses</span><span> and promotional partners</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Manage short-term leasing campaigns including kiosks, RMUs, pop-up stores and brand activations</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Collaborate with centre management and marketing teams to deliver engaging customer experiences</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ensure all specialty leasing activities align with centre brand positioning and operational requirements</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Monitor mall leasing performance, </span><span>occupancy</span><span> and revenue targets across the portfolio</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Assist</span><span> in growing the </span><span>LocationX</span><span> platform and expanding retailer participation opportunities</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Identify</span><span> and execute third line revenue opportunities </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Client & Stakeholder Management</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Develop and </span><span>maintain</span><span> strong relationships with landlords, </span><span>retailers</span><span> and internal stakeholders</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Provide </span><span>timely</span><span> leasing updates and reporting to clients and management teams</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Deliver </span><span>a high level</span><span> of customer service and retailer engagement across all interactions</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Support centre teams with retailer communication and leasing coordination</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Represent the business professionally at retailer meetings, industry </span><span>events</span><span> and networking </span><span>opportunitie</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Market Intelligence & Business Development</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Maintain strong awareness of retail trends, emerging </span><span>concepts</span><span> and consumer behaviour</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Identify</span><span> new retailer categories and activation opportunities suited to shopping centre environments</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Assist</span><span> in driving </span><span>additional</span><span> leasing revenue opportunities across the portfolio</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Support cross-selling opportunities across broader property management and advisory services</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Skills & Experience</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>5</span><span>+</span><span> years’ experience within retail leasing, shopping centre leasing, specialty </span><span>leasing</span><span> or retail property</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Exposure to shopping centre environments, landlord representation or commercial real estate preferred</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience negotiating lease renewals or retailer agreements highly regarded</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong understanding of specialty mall leasing, pop-up </span><span>retail</span><span> and experiential retail concepts </span><span>advantageous</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Excellent communication, </span><span>negotiation</span><span> and relationship management skills</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Highly organised with strong administrative and reporting capability</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines in a fast-paced environment</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Commercially minded with a proactive and solutions-focused approach</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Qualifications & Licences</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>NSW Certificate of Registration or Class 2 Real Estate Licence preferred</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Relevant tertiary qualifications in Property, Business, Marketing or Commerce </span><span>advantageous</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Current driver’s licence</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Personal Attributes</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>The successful candidate will be:</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Energetic, </span><span>motivated</span><span> and commercially driven</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Passionate about retail, shopping </span><span>centres</span><span> and emerging brands</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Highly professional and client-focused</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Collaborative and team-oriented</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Organised with strong attention to detail</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Adaptable and comfortable operating within a dynamic retail environment</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Why Join</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Join a globally recognised commercial real estate leader</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Work across premium shopping centre assets throughout </span><span>QLD</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Exposure to national retailers, emerging </span><span>brands</span><span> and experiential retail activations</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Career progression opportunities within retail leasing and property</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Collaborative and high-performance team culture</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Competitive salary package and bonus potential</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Opportunity to work within an innovative specialty leasing and pop-up retail platform</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Location: </b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Remote –Melbourne, VIC<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p></p><p>At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. 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