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, 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Property Management, Marketing, Hospitality Management or related field
• equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered
• progressive experience in Retail Management
• experience in Commercial Property Leasing
• experience in Hospitality Services Management
• experience in 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