Retail Leasing Category Manager

Industry Preference : Retail Leasing | Real Estate | Brand Partnerships

✨ About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and driven Category Manager – Retail Leasing to lead leasing initiatives across key categories including Apparel, Athleisure, Beauty, and Wellness for a leading diversified conglomerate with a strong presence in retail infrastructure and large-format real estate developments.

This role demands a strategic go-getter with strong market intelligence, brand relationships, and a proven track record in retail leasing and deal closures with national or international brands.

Key Responsibilities

Identify & onboard top brands and partners within assigned categories

Lead end-to-end lease negotiations – commercials, frontage, VM & signage

Build & execute category-wise go-to-market and brand acquisition plans

Maintain strong relationships with brokers, brands & internal stakeholders

Drive occupancy, mix, and revenue goals for the leasing portfolio

Track market insights, retail trends & competitor developments

What We’re Looking For

✅ 7–12 years of experience in Retail Leasing / Category Management / BD

✅ Proven success in closures with leading brands

✅ Strong negotiation, networking & analytical abilities

✅ Bachelor’s degree in Business / Real Estate ( MBA preferred)