Group Leasing Manager

We are GPC Asia Pacific: one of the largest industrial and automotive aftermarket parts and service suppliers in Australia, New Zealand and South-East Asia.

Our iconic brands include Repco, NAPA, McLeod Accessories and Motion.

Due to growth, we are looking to add an additional Group Leasing Manager to identify, source and negotiate new and existing leasing contracts across retail and trade sites nation-wide, for our multi-brand business.

Reporting to the General Manager of Group Property, you will be based in our Rowville office, collaborating with a team of property professionals in this fast-paced, supportive and growth-focused environment.

**Your responsibilities include**:

- Utilising your industry contacts and networks to identify suitable development or new retail sites across our multiple Automotive and Industrial brands.
- Review and negotiate existing leases, tenures and relocations to maximise cost effectiveness and make-good requirements.
- Analyse and research up-to-date rental market rates prior to entering into property negotiation conversations.
- Manage risk and any associated compliance for property transactions.
- Review property locations with a view to consolidate multiple sites where commercially beneficial.
- Provide an analytical and strategic lens to the property leasing portfolio by reviewing and optimising long-term and financially sound outcomes.

This a good opportunity for someone who considers themselves a natural leader, possessing a growth and continuous-improvement mindset. If you like to be challenged, and want to gain further exposure to this industry, the opportunity to do so exists in this position.

**About you**:

- Proven industry experience in a similar position, sourcing new retail locations and sites on a national scale.
- Experience in negotiating new leasing terms, surrenders and renegotiating on existing leasing contracts.
- Established landlord/agent networks and relationships within the retail property leasing space.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to build respectful, quality relationships and to stay calm under pressure.

While the environment may be fast paced, we have strong values and work together as a team, celebrating our successes and recognising our people and the valued contributions they bring.

**Looking after you**:

- We are a Global organisation with continued growth.
- Career development and internal employment opportunities across the group
- We offer attractive product discounts across all GPC AP businesses (see below)
- Access to GPC’s exciting employee platform MOVE, unlocking amazing discounts at top retailers, business announcements, e-cards and our employee recognition program, plus so much more
- A supportive team environment, offering access for team members and their families to our Employee Assistance Program
- We proactively support our working parents in a variety of meaningful ways, and our parental leave top-up allowance is one of the ways we do this.
- Free, onsite parking
- Paid volunteer leave allowing you to give back to your chosen charity/community organisation

**About us**:
Movement is in our DNA.

We are GPC Asia Pacific: one of the largest industrial and automotive aftermarket parts and service suppliers in Australia, New Zealand and South-East Asia. We propel people forward.

With over 8000 team members in Asia Pacific, and 60k+ globally, being part of Genuine Parts Company won’t leave you standing still. Reach is key to our success.

For more information or to apply, **click on the link** provided.

**Thank you for your interest in becoming part of GPC Asia Pacific.**

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