Head of Leasing (Kuala Lumpur)

Shape leasing strategy and secure top tenants for a high‑profile KL mall

Your new company

Your new company is a reputable and fast‑growing retail property group in Kuala Lumpur, known for managing vibrant malls with strong tenant mix strategies and continuous investment in improving the shopper experience. The organisation offers a dynamic environment with clear opportunities for innovation and commercial impact.

Your new role

  • Develop and execute leasing strategies to maximise occupancy, rental income, and asset value while ensuring alignment with the mall’s positioning and revenue goals.
  • Manage the full leasing pipeline, identify new tenants, and negotiate leasing agreements with anchor and key retailers, including NLA planning (single/combined lots).
  • Build and optimise a balanced tenancy mix by analysing market trends, shopper behaviour, and tenant performance to strengthen the mall’s retail offering.
  • Maintain strong relationships with retail brands, tenants, brokers, and industry partners to support long‑term partnerships and business growth.
  • Oversee leasing budgets, forecasts, and performance reports while leading the leasing team to ensure compliance with governance standards and achievement of KPIs.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Skilled in mall leasing, tenancy mix planning, NLA optimisation, and structuring high‑value deals with anchor tenants and major retail brands.
  • Able to analyse market trends, tenant sales, rental performance, and prepare accurate budgets, forecasts, and commercial reports.
  • Experienced in conducting market research, competitor benchmarking, and negotiating commercially sound agreements aligned with mall positioning.
  • A commercially minded leader who drives leasing KPIs, improves occupancy, and makes decisive, data‑driven recommendations in a competitive retail landscape.
  • Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management; builds long‑term tenant partnerships while leading and developing a high‑performing leasing team.

What you'll get in return

• High-impact leadership role with full ownership of leasing strategy, commercial growth, and tenancy mix for a flagship mall in Kuala Lumpur.
• Influential position with direct visibility to top management and the opportunity to shape the mall’s long-term direction and asset value.
• Strategic autonomy to drive leasing decisions, negotiate major deals, and build partnerships with top retail brands and anchor tenants.
• Career growth opportunities within a progressive property group that values innovation, performance, and commercial excellence.
• Attractive remuneration package, with competitive salary, performance incentives, and leadership benefits aligned to a senior-level portfolio.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email (Joshua.Yeoh@hays.com.my) call us (+603-7890 6287) now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Property & Real Estate
Location
Malaysia
Specialism
Marketing
Ref:
1286249

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Joshua Yeoh, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sunway
Corporate Suite 19-01 at Sunway Resort Hotel,, Persiaran Lagoon,

Telephone: +603-7890 6287

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