Job Description

Job Summary

The Leasing & Commercial Development Manager is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, expanding market presence, building strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth for the company's F&B division. This role requires strong market insights, relationship-building skills, and the ability to execute effective growth strategies.

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Job Desription:

Mall & Tenancy Agreement Management

? Lead and oversee end-to-end lease administration activities for all F&B outlets, ensuring full compliance with company standards and contractual requirements.

? Review, evaluate, and approve F&B-specific lease terms, including negotiations on rental, tenancy conditions, renewals, deposits, and commencement dates.

? Ensure all critical dates and tenancy milestones are accurately tracked and monitored within the central lease management system

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? Provide guidance to the team on lease interpretation, commercial risk identification, and negotiation strategy.

Insurance & Compliance Management

? Oversee the full insurance and licensing lifecycle, ensuring all outlets meet regulatory, operational, and safety compliance requirements.

? Approve and monitor renovation-related insurance coverage (Workmen Compensation, Public Liability, Contractor All Risk) and outlet insurance updates.

? Ensure timely submission and accuracy of all business license applications and documentation.

? Manage and validate renovation-related payments, coordinating with contractors and internal teams to ensure budget adherence and timely approvals.

Equipment & Vendor Management

? Oversee procurement planning for equipment across all brands, ensuring alignment with operational needs, timelines, and budget allocation.

? Manage vendor relationships, evaluate performance, and ensure timely delivery, invoicing, and payment processing.

Cross-Department Leadership & Coordination

? Serve as the central liaison between Finance, Legal, Operations, IT, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution (new openings, renovations, licensing, compliance).

? Oversee and maintain centralised records of all contracts, licenses, tenancy documents, and insurance policies to support audit readiness.

? Ensure timely communication and coordination with brand principals and external partners regarding required documentation, approvals, and compliance updates.

? Lead and support special projects, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional tasks assigned by senior management.

? Provide leadership, guidance, and performance management to the team, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement.

? Demonstrate adaptability by stepping into cross-functional responsibilities when required to support broader business objectives.

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Job Requirements:

Qualifications

? Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related discipline.

? 3-5 years in franchise operations, retail leasing, or compliance (F&B/retail preferred)

Technical Requirements

? Knowledge of mall operations, leasing cycles, rental benchmarking, and commercial property trends.

? Understanding of insurance requirements for F&B operations (Workmen Compensation, Public Liability, Contractor All Risk, outlet insurance).

? Familiarity with budget planning, cost analysis, and financial projections related to leasing, equipment procurement, and renovations.

? Knowledge of F&B operational requirements such as layout planning, M&E specifications, and equipment needs during new outlet setup.

? Ability to manage and maintain central databases for contracts, licenses, insurance, and compliance documentation.

Soft Skills

? Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to guide, mentor and develop junior team members.

? Highly detail-oriented with strong organisational and multitasking skills.

? Strong negotiation skills, especially in dealing with landlords, franchisees, contractors, and vendors.

? Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to address leasing, compliance, or project-related challenges.

? Strong time-management skills, able to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects concurrently.

? Willingness to travel locally for meetings with potential franchisees and to explore new leasing opportunities.

? Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person