Senior Associate Leasing

About Chalhoub Group

Chalhoub Group has operated for over seven decades as a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. The Group manages a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and provides distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international brands across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories. Chalhoub Group operates more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps, employing over 16,000 professionals across eight countries in the Middle East and with a presence in LATAM. The Group is committed to sustainability, aiming for Net Zero by 2040, and fosters a culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Role Summary

Chalhoub Group is seeking a Senior Associate Leasing to manage the organization’s retail property portfolio. This full-time position is based in Makkah, with responsibilities covering Jeddah and Makkah. The role involves site selection, lease negotiations, budget analysis, store openings, and uploading leasing contracts to government platforms. Candidates should have 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to all relevant Division policies, processes, and standard operating procedures.
• Manage day-to-day activities with minimal supervision to ensure work continuity.
• Prepare and implement leasing plans and tactics to utilize current market supply and identify future retail network locations.
• Develop a target list of prospective locations suitable for required business outlets.
• Prepare mall profiles and conduct due diligence on prospective locations.
• Negotiate and finalize lease terms in line with business guidelines, budgets, and conditions.
• Ensure all documentation is correctly prepared and signed by authorized stakeholders.
• Maintain awareness of local legal procedures and practices, ensuring compliance in lease terms.
• Ensure timely renewal of lease agreements and accurate recording of changes in terms, conditions, or rentals.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual progress reports on business status, market trends, and proposed strategies.
• Evaluate historical performance and market information to project rational budgets for units and revenue.
• Review actual performance against budget, identify shortfalls, and implement corrective measures.
• Undertake marketing initiatives for the portfolio, including competition database management and new marketing strategy development within budget.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess 5-10 years of experience in a relevant field, demonstrating a strong understanding of retail property management, lease negotiations, and financial analysis. This role requires a professional who can operate independently while adhering to established policies and legal frameworks.

Career Development and Benefits

Chalhoub Group offers opportunities for professional growth through enriching experiences, learning and development programs, and exposure to various assignments. The Group provides diverse career paths and a competitive benefits package, including health care, child education contributions, remote and flexible working policies, and employee discounts.

Application Process

Chalhoub Group is committed to inclusion and diversity, welcoming all applicants regardless of gender, age, race, religion, national origin, or disability status. Assessments and interviews should be completed independently, without assistance from generative AI tools, to ensure an understanding of individual strengths and approaches to real situations.