National Leasing Manager at Clicks Group

Introduction

• We are seeking to appoint a National Leasing Manager to work within our Property & Store Design team. This role will be based at Clicks Head Office, Woodstock, Cape Town and report into the Property & Store Design Executive.

Job description

Job Purpose

• To assume full accountability of the Group’s retail lease renewal portfolio; and to retain and secure lease tenure for the Clicks Group while executing processes to ensure that the best lease renewal commercial terms are negotiated and risk is mitigated by securing all leases through completed lease agreements.

Job Objectives 

• Ensuring timeous renewal of relevant lease agreements at the best possible terms
• Engaging the business regarding poor performing stores and the potential effect it may have on lease renewal mandates
• Provide monthly updates to Group Finance in respect of the upcoming lease renewals and variation of lease renewal mandates to assist with accounting obligations.
• Engage in discussions, meetings and strategic planning with internal and external stakeholders in as far as the retail leasing is concerned and in relation to how it affects the business.
• Co-ordinating and executing early lease renewals and lease terminations with landlords and internal business stakeholders.
• Engage the Divisional Executives in discussions, meetings, and strategic planning on lease renewal mandates.
• Engage the Real Estate Managers regarding potential and agreed store expansion and store relocations in respect of the lease renewals. Provide the Real Estate Managers with leasing drafting and lease management support when required.
• Engage in discussions and meetings with Landlords at the appropriate level regarding the management of lease renewal negotiations and lease contract administration efficiency.
• Engage the business at the appropriate level regarding lease renewal negotiations and lease contract administration efficiency and to obtain timeous approval.  

Minimum requirements

Job related knowledge

Essential

• Deep knowledge of retail lease negotiations and property principles. 
• Understanding of Property/Contract law.
• Knowledge of the property market and competition.

Desirable

• Knowledge of finance and budgeting processes.
• Knowledge of laws relating to evictions, recoveries, prescription, business rescue, insolvency, anti-competitive practices.
• Exposure to and knowledge of SAPC pharmacy good practices, pharmacy licence application criteria, and the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974

Job related skills 

Essential

• Skilled negotiator.
• MS Office 365
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to travel
• Self-motivated, self-directed and be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced team environment.
• Good communication and presentation skills

Desirable

• Good understanding and being capable of preparation lease renewal feasibilities for business approval.

Job experience

• Minimum of  8 years’ experience relating to contract drafting, lease management and lease negotiations within a retail environment
• A good understanding of the law of contract in a retail property environment.

Education

• Degree in Law, LLB or BCom Law; or Property Studies; or Property Management

Essential Competencies

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Leading and Supervising
• Working with People 
• Adhering to Principle and Values 
• Relating and Networking 
• Persuading and Influencing 
• Analysing 
• Planning and Organising 
• Adapting and Responding to Change 
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking