Strategic Leasing Director

Riyadh Permanent View Job Description
The Strategic Leasing Director is responsible for formulating and executing leasing strategies that enhance asset positioning and optimize revenue across a diverse mixed-use portfolio. The role blends market intelligence, commercial structuring, and stakeholder engagement to ensure maximum asset value realization across office, retail, and residential components.
  • Opportunity to work directly with a leading mega project in Saudi Arabia
  • Contribute to KSA Vision 2030

About Our Client

One of the leading largest real estate giga projects in the kingdom.

Job Description

Strategic Leasing and Asset Optimization- Lead the development of strategic leasing and tenant mix plans tailored to each asset's positioning and lifecycle stage.
- Continuously assess the marketability and financial performance of portfolio assets, recommending repositioning, re-leasing, or enhancement initiatives.
- Provide strategic guidance for new asset openings and redevelopments, supported by business cases and feasibility studies.
- Align leasing strategies with the organization's broader investment objectives and urban activation goals.

Market Intelligence and Deal Structuring- Conduct deep market and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, benchmark performance, and capture strategic leasing opportunities.
- Structure complex leasing and joint venture agreements, ensuring optimal financial returns and risk management.
- Regularly engage with local and international market players, retail groups, and corporates to attract strategic tenants.

Cross-Sector Expertise: Office, Retail, Residential- Oversee and coordinate leasing strategies across the three core asset classes, tailoring tactics and timelines for each.
- Implement sector-specific initiatives, e.g., white-collar tenant programs in offices, curated retail curation, and lifestyle-focused residential leasing models.
- Partner with finance and development teams to optimize pricing models, lease structures, and marketing incentives.

Public-Private Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement- Lead negotiations and partnership development with both private and government entities to unlock alternative revenue streams and strategic alignments.
- Serve as the focal point for leasing-related discussions with municipalities, regulators, and strategic partners.

Portfolio Strategy and Reporting- Contribute to business planning by forecasting leasing revenues, occupancy rates, and capital investment impacts.
- Prepare and present detailed leasing performance reports and strategy updates to senior management and investment committees.

The Successful Applicant

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business Administration, or related field; Master's or Executive Education preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in asset management, investment, or leasing within large-scale mixed-use environments.
- Proven track record in managing leasing across office, retail, and residential asset classes.
- Extensive experience in structuring and negotiating leasing deals and joint ventures with both public and private sectors.
- Strong financial modeling, feasibility assessment, and business case development capabilities.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to work directly with a leading mega project in Saudi Arabia

Contribute to KSA Vision 2030

Contact
Joel Thomas
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6725133

Job summary

Sector
Property
Subsector
Property & Asset Management
Industry
Property
Location
Riyadh
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Joel Thomas
Job reference
JN-042025-6725133