Leasing Executive

Description:

Job Title

Leasing Executive

Job Description Summary

The purpose of the Leasing Executive role is to strategically conduct negotiations of lease renewals, surrenders, make goods and market rent reviews. The Leasing Executive will source and negotiate any new site requirements, liaise directly with the client during the negotiation process and regularly update Transaction Manager/s on outcomes and local market trends to ensure the best possible transactions outcomes are achieved

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Review initial market brief and conduct detailed research

• Conduct an RFP/EOI process, if required

• Site inspection/s and client review

• Negotiation to reach Heads of Agreement and finalise lease documentation

• Review updated lease information and critical dates

• Review market evidence and prepare alternative options to present to client, if required

• Engage with Transaction Manager and Integrated Workplace Solutions where required

• Conduct site inspection/s

• Exercise Option post final client approval

• Request make good scope from Lessor for review (if unclear within the lease) or alternatively provides scope to Lessor (if clear within lease)

• Liaise with Facilities Management/Projects team/s for input into quotes based on agreed scope

• Update client and seek approval for quote/works

• Inform Lease Administration team for site termination and update Transaction Manager

Background and Experience

• Minimum 3years’ experience in transactional leasing within commercial real estate

• Strong experience in successful property and leasing negotiations

• Strong market knowledge within given geographical area

• Demonstrated ability to work, interact and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and build positive, lasting professional relationships

Qualifications & Technical Skills

• Tertiary qualification in real estate or a business-related discipline preferred

• Real Estate Agent License or Agent’s Representative (or equivalent depending on state legislation)

• Qualification or accreditation in Advanced Negotiation skills desirable

Occupation specific capabilities:

• Problem Solving

• Financial Acumen

• Business Writing

• Presentation Skills

• Communicate Effectively

• Influencing Skills

• Negotiation Skills

• Client Experience Management

• Systems & Data Management

What we’re after:

• Must be an Australian citizen to apply

• Location: Canberra preferred, but we are open to receiving applications from candidates across all states of Australia, including Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and Melbourne.

• Hold or willing to obtain NV1 or NV2 security clearance

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from

• Being part of a growing global company that is committed to Diversity and Inclusion

• A Supportive and flexible environment

• Competitive salary and opportunity for career progression

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but everyday. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. As part of our ongoing commitment to RAP, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island Islanders are highly encouraged to join us!

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

We are committed to keeping you, our workplaces and our client spaces safe & healthy.

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”