Senior Retail Leasing Specialist

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Retail Leasing Specialist to join our Agency team in Bahrain. The successful candidate will originate and deliver leasing transactions, advise clients on retail leasing strategies, and contribute to the growth of our retail real‑estate business.

Key responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of the retail real estate market and wider business environment.
• Identify and secure retail leasing instructions and opportunities in line with business targets.
• Advise landlords and occupiers on leasing opportunities, market conditions and strategies.
• Manage leasing transactions from initial enquiry through to completion.
• Negotiate commercial terms and prepare Heads of Terms and lease documentation.
• Build and maintain relationships with landlords, retailers, developers and other stakeholders.
• Generate new business through networking, market intelligence and business development activities.
• Achieve individual fee and revenue targets while supporting team objectives.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in retail leasing, preferably within shopping malls or mixed‑use developments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Marketing or a related discipline.
• MRICS, AssocRICS or working towards RICS accreditation.
• Existing network of local, regional and international retail, franchise and F&B operators.

Required skills

• Proficiency with property databases.
• Experience using CRM platforms.
• Ability to conduct market research with specialised tools.