Manage the portfolio of properties assigned with a view to maximising the occupancy of lettable area within the portfolio and creating new business opportunities for the development of land holdings.
- Introduce new tenants to the portfolio through various methods (cold calling, networking and existing relationships)
- Improve the portfolio lease profile
- Acquire, negotiate and conclude lease agreements with new and existing brands in line with the tenancy mix and budget
- Take ownership of and develop the marketing function in its various forms (social media, web-based, bulk message and emails, newspapers, magazines, to-let boards, flyers, etc)
- Implement a diverse and streamlined marketing strategy which will encompass the different property categories
- Market and liaise with property brokers to advertise and fill any vacant premises
- Market research and analysis relating to area investigation, competitor analysis, market related rentals, market supply and any other key market indicators
- Relationship building and networking with key property professionals (Property brokers, Property valuers, Landlords and Tenants);
- Preparation of necessary documentation to allow administration and execution of lease agreements
- Utilize the MDA property management system to record prospective tenants and create a database of leads for future business
- Preparation of weekly leasing status reports
- Preparation of annual budgets, through the sign-off of market rentals and vacancy forecasts
- Maintain a good understanding of the market conditions and trends of commercial property in the country
- Provide a weekly and monthly report to the COO
Requirements :
Ability to negotiate multi-million rand leasing dealsStrong sales experience within the property industryMinimum of 5 years experience within the upmarket leasing industry (commercial / retail) in the Gauteng regionExperience as a Property Broker