Assistant Manager - Property Leasing
Posted date [2026-06-27]
(ID: 47145)
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GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, home, properties and logistics sectors. On a mission to inspire others to live well and win in ways that make the world better. |
Job Description and Requirements
Assistant Manager - Property LeasingJob Snapshot
Role: Assistant Manager - Property Leasing
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Real Estate
Function: Property Management
Experience: Minimum 7 years in real estate, retail leasing, or property management with team leadership experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Assistant Manager - Property Leasing in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Real Estate hiring opportunity focused on leasing performance, property management, tenant relations, occupancy growth, and portfolio revenue optimization. This role supports the Properties division by managing leasing activities, strengthening tenant relationships, coordinating lease documentation, monitoring market conditions, and helping senior management make informed decisions across a multi-site property portfolio.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Real Estate
Function: Property Management
Salary: 18000-24000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role
Context
The Assistant Manager - Property Leasing will help improve occupancy, protect rental revenue, and maintain strong tenant satisfaction across the Properties portfolio. The position combines leasing execution, tenant relationship management, compliance follow-up, reporting accuracy, budget support, and operational coordination. By working with internal departments, tenants, external partners, legal teams, and local authorities, the role ensures property operations remain commercially effective, well-documented, compliant, and aligned with business growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Implement leasing and property management plans in line with senior management direction, portfolio objectives, and revenue targets.
* Generate new leasing leads, qualify prospects, strengthen existing relationships, and conduct professional property viewings for potential tenants.
* Negotiate lease terms, prepare lease agreements, coordinate approvals, and administer leasing documentation with accuracy and proper control.
* Work with internal teams to improve leasing operations, maximize occupancy, support rental income, and strengthen portfolio performance.
* Maintain complete lease records, approvals, contracts, correspondence, and supporting documents for management review and annual audit requirements.
* Ensure leasing activities comply with contractual obligations, legal standards, regulatory requirements, company policies, and approved procedures.
* Support core and ancillary revenue opportunities by identifying leasing gaps, tenant needs, commercial improvements, and portfolio growth potential.
* Build strong tenant relationships by responding to inquiries, addressing concerns, coordinating solutions, and promoting a positive tenant experience.
* Monitor competitor activity, rental trends, customer demand, and wider market developments to support leasing strategy and business planning.
* Represent the Properties division professionally with internal stakeholders, external partners, tenants, service providers, and relevant local authorities.
* Prepare accurate leasing, occupancy, rental, tenant, and portfolio performance reports for senior management decision-making.
* Support annual budget planning by providing leasing inputs, rental assumptions, collection updates, and portfolio performance information.
* Review rental payments, invoicing, collections, and account-related matters to support financial accuracy and timely follow-up.
* Assist with default cases, disputes, and litigation support by coordinating with in-house legal teams and external entities.
* Ensure property management activities follow approved systems, workflows, reporting standards, compliance checks, and documentation procedures.
* Support special projects, operational improvements, tenant initiatives, and additional assignments required by senior management.
* Set clear objectives and KPIs for team members in line with business priorities, leasing targets, and service standards.
* Guide, mentor, and support team members to improve leasing coordination, tenant service, reporting discipline, and operational efficiency.
* Monitor team performance through structured follow-up, practical feedback, and clear accountability for assigned responsibilities.
* Promote a results-driven and collaborative work environment that encourages continuous improvement, ownership, and professional growth.
Ideal Profile
* Minimum 7 years of experience in real estate, retail leasing, property management, leasing support, or commercial property operations.
* At least 3 years of experience leading small teams, managing multi-site portfolios, handling larger budgets, or supporting complex property operations.
* Proven background in leasing, tenant relations, lease negotiations, property documentation, portfolio coordination, and stakeholder management.
* Strong knowledge of leasing processes, lease agreements, regulatory compliance, rental documentation, approvals, and property administration.
* Ability to manage property viewings, prospect follow-ups, tenant communications, commercial discussions, and occupancy-related priorities.
* Good understanding of market research, competitor analysis, tenant expectations, rental trends, and portfolio performance indicators.
* Skilled in preparing leasing reports, occupancy updates, performance summaries, budget inputs, action trackers, and management presentations.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience using property management or lease management software.
* Strong interpersonal, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills with a client-focused approach.
* Highly organized with strong attention to detail, multitasking ability, and confidence working in a fast-paced team environment.
* Able to coordinate effectively with finance, legal, operations, senior management, tenants, external partners, and local authorities.
* Practical leadership style with the ability to guide team members, monitor KPIs, improve workflows, and support business outcomes.
Skills Set
* Property leasing
* Property management
* Retail leasing
* Tenant relations
* Lease negotiation
* Lease administration
* Occupancy management
* Portfolio management
* Rental revenue support
* Property viewings
* Prospect qualification
* Market intelligence
* Competitor analysis
* Leasing reports
* Occupancy reporting
* Budget planning support
* Rental invoicing
* Collections follow-up
* Default case coordination
* Litigation support
* Lease documentation
* Annual audit preparation
* Regulatory compliance
* Local authority coordination
* Property management software
* Microsoft Office Suite
* Team leadership
* KPI monitoring
* Stakeholder management
* Operational excellence
Why Join Us
This opportunity is ideal for a property and leasing professional who wants to grow within Dubai’s active Real Estate market while managing leasing performance, tenant satisfaction, and portfolio operations for a respected business group. The role offers exposure to commercial decision-making, multi-site property coordination, budget support, legal coordination, market intelligence, and people management. It is a strong career move for someone who enjoys combining leasing execution with structured reporting, tenant service, and business-focused property management.
About the Company
GMG is a Dubai-based global well-being and retail group operating across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, logistics, and ventures. The company has grown under the ownership and management of the Baker family for more than 45 years and works with leading international and home-grown brands across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. Through its Properties division, GMG supports the growth of its wider portfolio by managing real estate assets, leasing activity, tenant relationships, and operational standards that contribute to long-term business performance in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The Assistant Manager - Property Leasing will help improve occupancy, protect rental revenue, and maintain strong tenant satisfaction across the Properties portfolio. The position combines leasing execution, tenant relationship management, compliance follow-up, reporting accuracy, budget support, and operational coordination. By working with internal departments, tenants, external partners, legal teams, and local authorities, the role ensures property operations remain commercially effective, well-documented, compliant, and aligned with business growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Implement leasing and property management plans in line with senior management direction, portfolio objectives, and revenue targets.
* Generate new leasing leads, qualify prospects, strengthen existing relationships, and conduct professional property viewings for potential tenants.
* Negotiate lease terms, prepare lease agreements, coordinate approvals, and administer leasing documentation with accuracy and proper control.
* Work with internal teams to improve leasing operations, maximize occupancy, support rental income, and strengthen portfolio performance.
* Maintain complete lease records, approvals, contracts, correspondence, and supporting documents for management review and annual audit requirements.
* Ensure leasing activities comply with contractual obligations, legal standards, regulatory requirements, company policies, and approved procedures.
* Support core and ancillary revenue opportunities by identifying leasing gaps, tenant needs, commercial improvements, and portfolio growth potential.
* Build strong tenant relationships by responding to inquiries, addressing concerns, coordinating solutions, and promoting a positive tenant experience.
* Monitor competitor activity, rental trends, customer demand, and wider market developments to support leasing strategy and business planning.
* Represent the Properties division professionally with internal stakeholders, external partners, tenants, service providers, and relevant local authorities.
* Prepare accurate leasing, occupancy, rental, tenant, and portfolio performance reports for senior management decision-making.
* Support annual budget planning by providing leasing inputs, rental assumptions, collection updates, and portfolio performance information.
* Review rental payments, invoicing, collections, and account-related matters to support financial accuracy and timely follow-up.
* Assist with default cases, disputes, and litigation support by coordinating with in-house legal teams and external entities.
* Ensure property management activities follow approved systems, workflows, reporting standards, compliance checks, and documentation procedures.
* Support special projects, operational improvements, tenant initiatives, and additional assignments required by senior management.
* Set clear objectives and KPIs for team members in line with business priorities, leasing targets, and service standards.
* Guide, mentor, and support team members to improve leasing coordination, tenant service, reporting discipline, and operational efficiency.
* Monitor team performance through structured follow-up, practical feedback, and clear accountability for assigned responsibilities.
* Promote a results-driven and collaborative work environment that encourages continuous improvement, ownership, and professional growth.
Ideal Profile
* Minimum 7 years of experience in real estate, retail leasing, property management, leasing support, or commercial property operations.
* At least 3 years of experience leading small teams, managing multi-site portfolios, handling larger budgets, or supporting complex property operations.
* Proven background in leasing, tenant relations, lease negotiations, property documentation, portfolio coordination, and stakeholder management.
* Strong knowledge of leasing processes, lease agreements, regulatory compliance, rental documentation, approvals, and property administration.
* Ability to manage property viewings, prospect follow-ups, tenant communications, commercial discussions, and occupancy-related priorities.
* Good understanding of market research, competitor analysis, tenant expectations, rental trends, and portfolio performance indicators.
* Skilled in preparing leasing reports, occupancy updates, performance summaries, budget inputs, action trackers, and management presentations.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience using property management or lease management software.
* Strong interpersonal, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills with a client-focused approach.
* Highly organized with strong attention to detail, multitasking ability, and confidence working in a fast-paced team environment.
* Able to coordinate effectively with finance, legal, operations, senior management, tenants, external partners, and local authorities.
* Practical leadership style with the ability to guide team members, monitor KPIs, improve workflows, and support business outcomes.
Skills Set
* Property leasing
* Property management
* Retail leasing
* Tenant relations
* Lease negotiation
* Lease administration
* Occupancy management
* Portfolio management
* Rental revenue support
* Property viewings
* Prospect qualification
* Market intelligence
* Competitor analysis
* Leasing reports
* Occupancy reporting
* Budget planning support
* Rental invoicing
* Collections follow-up
* Default case coordination
* Litigation support
* Lease documentation
* Annual audit preparation
* Regulatory compliance
* Local authority coordination
* Property management software
* Microsoft Office Suite
* Team leadership
* KPI monitoring
* Stakeholder management
* Operational excellence
Why Join Us
This opportunity is ideal for a property and leasing professional who wants to grow within Dubai’s active Real Estate market while managing leasing performance, tenant satisfaction, and portfolio operations for a respected business group. The role offers exposure to commercial decision-making, multi-site property coordination, budget support, legal coordination, market intelligence, and people management. It is a strong career move for someone who enjoys combining leasing execution with structured reporting, tenant service, and business-focused property management.
About the Company
GMG is a Dubai-based global well-being and retail group operating across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, logistics, and ventures. The company has grown under the ownership and management of the Baker family for more than 45 years and works with leading international and home-grown brands across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. Through its Properties division, GMG supports the growth of its wider portfolio by managing real estate assets, leasing activity, tenant relationships, and operational standards that contribute to long-term business performance in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
