Lease Portfolio Director

2 days ago

Frankston, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $180,000 - $200,000
Executive Leasing Director

Brighter futures start here. We are a dynamic team who power iconic brands, driving strategic growth and success.

We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you'll feel the impact of the work you'll do every day.

As a leader in the retail market, we're optimistic about our future and yours.

About this role

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Leasing Director to lead leasing function across Australia and New Zealand for Kmart and Target, driving strategic negotiations, portfolio optimisation, and long-term network growth.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the leasing function across a large national portfolio, ensuring alignment to the network plan and long-term strategy.
  • Negotiate new leases, renewals, rent reviews, surrenders, and terminations to deliver optimal financial and operational outcomes.
  • Drive site acquisition and portfolio optimisation, ensuring new locations support network growth.
  • Build and sustain strong relationships with landlords, developers, legal counsel, and property stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to shape network strategy and provide robust commercial recommendations.
  • Present business cases and lease proposals to the executive team with clear, data-driven insights.
  • Mentor and develop a high-performing leasing team, fostering accountability, engagement, and succession planning.
Requirements
  • 15+ years' experience in retail or commercial leasing, including portfolio management across multiple regions.
  • Demonstrated success in strategic lease negotiations, portfolio optimisation, and network planning.
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen, with expertise in occupancy cost ratios, rent escalation models, and property performance metrics.
  • Extensive networks and relationships with landlords and developers across Australia and New Zealand.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
  • Solid understanding of leasing legislation, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
  • Inspiring and strong leadership capability, with a track record of building high-performing, geographically dispersed teams.
  • AUTHENTIC, HUMBLE, NO EGO STYLE; NOT DRIVEN BY ORGANISATIONAL BUREAUCRACY AND STATUS.
  • Navigates effectively in an environment of pace, ambiguity, and complexity.
  • Outcome and results focused with sound judgment.
  • Thrives operating in a low-cost environment – ability to make the complex simple and extract the most out of the systems, tools, and resources available.

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