Assistant Leasing Manager/ Leasing Manager

Roles

The Assistant Leasing Manager / Leasing Manager is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing strategic retail locations that support the Company's expansion objectives. This role leads the end-to-end leasing process, including market research, site evaluation, lease negotiation, and landlord relationship management, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and cost-effective execution of new store openings, relocations, renewals, and refurbishment projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market research, site visits, and location analysis to identify high-potential expansion opportunities aligned with the Company's brand strategy and commercial objectives.

• Develop and execute leasing and expansion strategies to increase the brand's footprint in both existing and new markets.

• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, retail developments, and industry best practices to identify business opportunities and maintain the Company's competitive position.

• Evaluate site feasibility by assessing commercial potential, demographics, traffic patterns, rental costs, and return on investment.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Retail Operations, Finance, Legal, Design & Construction, and Merchandising, to ensure smooth execution of store expansion and renovation projects.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, property developers, shopping mall management, brokers, and business partners to support long-term leasing opportunities.

• Lead lease negotiations for new stores, lease renewals, relocations, and contract amendments, ensuring commercially favorable terms while adhering to approved budgets and company policies.

• Manage the execution of store expansion, relocation, and refurbishment plans, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.

• Prepare business cases, financial analyses, and supporting documentation required for internal management approval and investment decisions.

• Develop accurate reports and presentations on market opportunities, leasing pipeline, project status, competitor activities, and expansion performance.

• Maintain and update the lease database, including lease agreements, critical dates, renewal schedules, rental obligations, and compliance requirements.

• Monitor lease performance and ensure timely execution of lease renewals, rent reviews, and contractual obligations.

• Manage multiple leasing projects simultaneously while ensuring priorities, timelines, and deliverables are achieved effectively.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance leasing processes, cost efficiency, and operational effectiveness.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Marketing, Property Management, or a related field.

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience for the Assistant Manager level, or 5–7 years for the Manager level, preferably in the retail, commercial property, fashion, footwear, or active lifestyle industry.

• Solid understanding of retail leasing, site selection, market analysis, and commercial property management.

• Proven experience in lease negotiations, landlord management, and retail expansion projects.

• Strong network with landlords, shopping mall management, property developers, and real estate agents is an advantage.

• Strong analytical and commercial mindset, with the ability to evaluate business opportunities and make data-driven recommendations.

• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and build relationships with external partners.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills in both Bahasa Indonesia and English (written and verbal).

• Positive attitude, high integrity, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Agile, proactive, eager to learn, and possesses strong problem-solving capabilities.

• Professional appearance with a high level of honesty and accountability.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

• Willing to travel extensively across Indonesia as required.