The purpose of the job is to be the F&B Specialist responsible for all aspects of leasing management, develop leasing plan to identify new clients and negotiate with prospective tenants to maximize income in line with the business plan for F&B. Ensure selected retailer falls in approved tenant mix in line with business strategy and market demand and to achieve desired company business objectives.

> Keep apprised of all leasing opportunities (vacancies and upcoming vacancies) at AGC, their respective locations, sizes, MEP provision, adjacencies and all advantages and disadvantages.

> Working with the Leasing Team in order to determine the highest and best category of retailers for each opportunity.

> Walk through the lease process to the highest and best retailers. (i.e. Prospecting, Initial Contact, Mall Presentation, Overcoming Objections, Closing) and obtaining necessary approvals as per approved SOP.

> Notify, coordinate and follow up with the Tenant Coordination team to ensure the timely opening of the units.

> Ensure retailers requirements are fully met and complaints are handled effectively either independently or whenever required in coordination with other departments.

> Initiating cold and warm call contact with potential customers through the lease process.

> Keep apprised of all retailers operating in the UAE; initiate and maintain relationships with appropriate level contacts in each assigned retail group.

> Makes decisions on the merchandise mix / tenant mix for the project

> Makes decisions on the highest and best usage to prospect for each individual opportunity.

> Makes decisions on the business arrangement to propose to stakeholders for approval.

> Participation in industry conferences / acting as a public representative of the company.

> Work on budget exercise along with the team and Head of Leasing.

> Regular and frequent contact with employees in order to coordinate the highest and best execution of the lease process, to resolve any disputes.