Senior Leasing Executive / Assistant Leasing Manager
Raffles Quay Asset Management
Job Description
At RQAM, we believe great workplaces are built by great teams. Guided by our PACE values, People Oriented, Accountability, Collaboration and Excellence, we foster a culture where people feel valued, supported and empowered to do their best work. If you are looking to grow your career in a dynamic and high-performing environment, we welcome you to explore opportunities with us.
About the Role:You will play a key role in executing asset management strategies for an assigned commercial portfolio. This involves proactively engaging tenants and shareholders’ representatives to build and sustain strong, long-term business relationships.
The role focuses on optimising portfolio performance by driving high occupancy rates, enhancing tenant retention, and maximising rental yield, while ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
Responsibilitiesa. Maximizing RevenueSupport strategic business plans to enhance and increase portfolio income.Maintain full occupancy of portfolio by securing new/replacement/renewing tenants to reduce any vacancy.Achieve competitive optimal rent and lease terms in the securing/renewing tenants.
b. Relationship with Shareholders, Tenants and ConsultantsMaintain and enhance relationships with assigned tenants while ensuring tenant’s fulfilment of obligations as stated in lease agreement including timely rental payments, security deposits, correct permitted use, managing tenant’s feedbacks and complaints, queries on building maintenance and property tax matters.Establish good working relationships with shareholders representatives.To pay special attention to key tenants in portfolio.Establish and maintain good working relationships with various consultants including lawyers, QP, surveyors and real estate consultants.Support the organizing of relevant formal/informal gatherings/events to enhance networking.
c. Process & OperationsEngage in negotiations to secure leasing deals and facilitate the proper execution of necessary leasing documents from managing leasing enquiries to completion of lease documentation to secure new/replacement tenants.Ensure the smooth operations and process of department work flow.Proactive in sharing of information within department including market research data and rental competition etc.Ensure the organized filing and safekeeping of files, data and information.Work with facilities management and finance team to ensure smooth day to day operations of the portfolio and good tenants experience and to highlight any opportunities to improve property performance.Collaboration with marketing communication team to enhance the awareness of branding of portfolio/company and for the marketing/leasing of premises.Assist in planning and review of portfolio budgets including rental revenue, operational expenses and marketing expenses.
d. Compliance & Good GovernancePrepare and collate necessary information for regular reporting and ad-hoc updates as required by management and shareholders.Ensure accurate and timely report submissions and attendance where required to report at various relevant meetings.Meeting audit requirements and enhance processes to comply with findings.
e. People DevelopmentBe a team player in the department.Work with department executives to enhance their skill set.Assist to organize and participate in activities that promote department and organizational interest.
RequirementsAt least 3 - 4 years of leasing management experience handling Grade ‘A’ or similar type of commercial portfolio for Assistant Leasing Manager.Degree in Real Estate or equivalent.Must possess CEA salesperson's license.With experience managing MNCs, key corporate account is a plus.Well-conversant with Microsoft Office software applications especially with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.Experience in managing/guiding junior executives an added advantage.Pleasant personality and good interpersonal skills.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.