Assistant/Manager, Leasing

Department: Leasing

Reporting Office: Executive Director, Leasing & Marketing

About Us
A specialised real estate investment and operating company.

8M, founded in 2014, was born out of a passion for the rejuvenation and reintegration of Singapore’s iconic shophouses into the evolving cityscape. Over the past few years the company has seen rapid growth, gaining significant expertise in the shophouse sector, and today we own an impressive portfolio of conservation properties. We continue to diversify our acquisition strategy however investment in conservation property remains at the heart of our business.

Our People
Our greatest asset is our people and we are passionate about nurturing talent to achieve success within our company and the industry. Our team is bold in approach, entrepreneurial in the way we build business, strive to deliver excellence for our partners and for ourselves, and above all, a social bunch. And collectively we work together to realise our company vision; “To change the way people experience Singapore“.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the full leasing cycle, including enquiries, prospecting, viewings, negotiations, lease execution, and tenant handovers.
• Source and secure suitable tenants to achieve occupancy, rental income, and tenant mix objectives across the portfolio.
• Handle lease administration, including tenant due diligence, lease documentation, stamping, and database management.
• Market available spaces through various channels and prepare leasing and marketing materials, proposals and presentations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, brokers, and business partners to drive leasing opportunities.
• Conduct market research and provide insights on rental trends, competitor activities and leasing strategies.
• Work closely with Asset Management and Property Management teams to drive lease renewals, monitor tenant performance, and minimise vacancy.
• Plan and execute tenant engagement initiatives, including tenant meetings, appreciation programmes and community building activities.
• Prepare leasing reports, pipeline updates, and portfolio performance reports.
• Support annual budgeting process by preparing forecasts, analysing portfolio performance, and providing recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on portfolio branding, positioning, marketing campaigns, and asset enhancement initiatives.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

• Candidate must possess a recognised Degree in Estate Management, Real Estate, Building Management, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• 5-10 years of experience in commercial and retail leasing.
• Good knowledge of commercial and retail leasing, market trends, and industry networks.
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with tenants, business partners, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and tenant relationship management skills.
• Strong presentation and report-writing skills.
• Good understanding of tenancy agreements and leasing processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Detail-oriented, highly organised, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment while contributing positively as a team player.
• Resourceful, hands-on, proactive, and self-motivated.