Head of Office Leasing

Saudi Arabia Permanent View Job Description
The Leasing Director is responsible for leading and executing the leasing strategy across the company's retail and office portfolio. The role focuses on maximizing occupancy, protecting rental value, driving sustainable leasing velocity, and building a structured, high‑performing leasing team aligned with long‑term asset value objectives.
  • Ambitious real estate investment and development group
  • Opportunity to lead and grow the leasing department

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organisation within the property industry, operating as a medium-sized company. They focus on delivering quality services and maintaining high standards across their portfolio.

Job Description

Leasing Strategy & Planning· Develop and present a comprehensive leasing strategy for each project prior to launch.

· Conduct market analysis, rental benchmarking, and competitive positioning.

· Define target tenant segments and leasing phasing plans.

· Establish pricing and incentive frameworks aligned with company objectives.Leasing Execution· Lead leasing efforts across office and retail assets.

· Negotiate lease terms while protecting rental rates and asset value.

· Manage anchor tenant negotiations and major corporate deals.

· Oversee pre-leasing activities and ensure timely occupancy ramp-up.Portfolio Performance· Achieve agreed occupancy and rental targets.

· Maintain leasing velocity in line with approved timelines.

· Monitor vacancy duration and proactively address slow-moving inventory.

· Ensure tenant quality and rent collection discipline.Team Leadership & Structure· Build and lead the leasing team (retail and office).

· Define roles, KPIs, and performance management framework.

· Implement CRM system and structured reporting.

· Conduct weekly pipeline reviews and performance tracking.Broker & Market Relationships· Establish and manage a structured broker network.

· Maintain strong relationships with key retailers and corporate tenants.

· Position the company effectively within the Riyadh leasing market.Reporting & Governance· Provide regular leasing performance reports to management.

· Present project-level leasing strategies for approval.

· Ensure compliance with approved pricing and incentive policies.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Leasing Director should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Marketing or related field
  • Minimum 10-15 years' experience in commercial/office leasing
  • Strong experience in Riyadh's office market preferred
  • Proven track record closing office leasing transactions
  • Experience working with mixed-tenant portfolios and corporate tenants
  • Demonstrated ability to build and lead small teams
  • Strong negotiation, client management and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-growing, family-owned real estate environment
  • High level of professionalism, integrity and commercial acumen

What's on Offer

  • Competitive industry related salary.
  • Standard benefits package to support your professional and personal needs.
  • Opportunity to work with a reputable organisation in the property industry.
  • Engaging and supportive company culture.



Contact
Jaco Bester
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6957193

Job summary

Sector
Property
Subsector
Property & Asset Management
Industry
Property
Location
Saudi Arabia
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jaco Bester
Job reference
JN-022026-6957193