Retail Leasing & Commercial Property Specialist

Job description

We are seeking a Hospitality & Retail Services Specialist to lead and coordinate retail leasing, tenant management, retail development, and hospitality-related services across the KAUST Campus and Thuwal Corniche areas. The role will develop retail strategies, identify and negotiate with prospective tenants, manage lease agreements, oversee retailer onboarding and compliance, and coordinate retail development projects from feasibility and design through construction, commissioning, and lease-up. It will also support hospitality and catering services to ensure high standards of customer experience, food safety, hygiene, HSE, operational compliance, and service quality. The specialist will coordinate with internal departments, retailers, catering providers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth retail and hospitality operations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Property Management, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related discipline
• equivalent relevant professional experience may also be considered
• 5 years of progressive experience in one or more of the following: Retail Management
• Commercial Property Leasing
• Hospitality Services Management
• Tenant/Property Management
• proven experience in commercial lease negotiation and administration
• experience managing tenant relationships and retailer onboarding
• experience in retail development projects covering feasibility, design, construction, permitting, and commissioning
• experience with financial analysis, budgeting, lease economics, and commercial strategy
• experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and projects within deadlines and budgets
• strong knowledge of retail leasing, commercial contracts, tenant management, and retail operations
• good understanding of financial modelling, budgeting, revenue management, and lease economics
• knowledge of hospitality operations, food safety, hygiene, HSE, and service quality standards
• strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills

Skills