Retail Leasing Executive

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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an ambitious and commercially minded Retail Leasing Executive to join the Retail Leasing and Location X team in NSW.

This role will support the Head of Specialty Mall Leasing, taking ownership of specialty mall leasing and pop-up retail activations across a portfolio of shopping centres throughout Queensland.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving occupancy outcomes, retailer engagement, mall income growth and customer activation initiatives. The role requires a highly organised brand, marketing or leasing professional with strong retailer relationship management skills, negotiation capability and a passion for retail property and emerging retail trends. Brand partnership experience is a plus.

You will work closely with landlords, centre management teams, retailers, casual mall operators and internal stakeholders to deliver casual mall leasing outcomes plus experiential brand activations that enhance asset performance and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

Specialty Mall Leasing & Location X

Drive specialty mall leasing revenue across the states shopping centre portfolio

Identify, source and secure casual mall leasing operators, pop-up retailers and experiential activations

Build relationships with emerging brands, online retailers, local businesses and promotional partners

Manage short-term leasing campaigns including kiosks, RMUs, pop-up stores and brand activations

Collaborate with centre management and marketing teams to deliver engaging customer experiences

Ensure all specialty leasing activities align with centre brand positioning and operational requirements

Monitor mall leasing performance, occupancy and revenue targets across the portfolio

Assist in growing the LocationX platform and expanding retailer participation opportunities

Identify and execute third line revenue opportunities

Client & Stakeholder Management

Develop and maintain strong relationships with landlords, retailers and internal stakeholders

Provide timely leasing updates and reporting to clients and management teams

Deliver a high level of customer service and retailer engagement across all interactions

Support centre teams with retailer communication and leasing coordination

Represent the business professionally at retailer meetings, industry events and networking opportunitie

Market Intelligence & Business Development

Maintain strong awareness of retail trends, emerging concepts and consumer behaviour

Identify new retailer categories and activation opportunities suited to shopping centre environments

Assist in driving additional leasing revenue opportunities across the portfolio

Support cross-selling opportunities across broader property management and advisory services

Skills & Experience

5+ years’ experience within retail leasing, shopping centre leasing, specialty leasing or retail property

Exposure to shopping centre environments, landlord representation or commercial real estate preferred

Experience negotiating lease renewals or retailer agreements highly regarded

Strong understanding of specialty mall leasing, pop-up retail and experiential retail concepts advantageous

Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills

Highly organised with strong administrative and reporting capability

Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Commercially minded with a proactive and solutions-focused approach

Qualifications & Licences

NSW Certificate of Registration or Class 2 Real Estate Licence preferred

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Property, Business, Marketing or Commerce advantageous

Current driver’s licence

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will be

Energetic, motivated and commercially driven

Passionate about retail, shopping centres and emerging brands

A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills

Highly professional and client-focused

Collaborative and team-oriented

Organised with strong attention to detail

Adaptable and comfortable operating within a dynamic retail environment

Why Join

Join a globally recognised commercial real estate leader

Work across premium shopping centre assets throughout QLD

Exposure to national retailers, emerging brands and experiential retail activations

Career progression opportunities within retail leasing and property

Collaborative and high-performance team culture

Competitive salary package and bonus potential

Opportunity to work within an innovative specialty leasing and pop-up retail platform

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.