Grow Your Career and Your Potential at CBRE

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly driven and market‑savvy Assistant Manager to Manager to support and lead expansion, business development, and new site acquisition initiatives across the retail sector. This role plays a critical part in identifying growth opportunities, managing landlord‑tenant negotiations, and delivering strategic real estate solutions aligned with client and business objectives.

The successful candidate will combine strong market intelligence, relationship management, leasing expertise, and leadership capabilities to drive revenue growth, strengthen client partnerships, and expand the company’s market presence.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Expansion

• Support and lead new site expansion and leasing strategies for existing and prospective clients.

• Identify and pursue business development opportunities, including new accounts, expansion mandates, and strategic partnerships.

• Actively engage in networking events, industry forums, and professional associations to enhance brand visibility and market influence.

 Leasing & Negotiation

• Facilitate and lead negotiations between landlords and tenants, ensuring commercially viable agreements aligned with client objectives and market conditions.

• Monitor lease expirations and renewals, advising clients on renewal strategies, relocations, consolidations, or expansions to maximize occupancy and portfolio performance.

• Develop and implement proactive tenant retention strategies to minimize vacancy risk and enhance long‑term asset value.

 Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients, landlords, developers, brokers, and other industry stakeholders.

• Provide end‑to‑end support throughout the leasing process, from initial engagement through deal closure, addressing inquiries and challenges promptly and professionally.

• Act as a trusted advisor, delivering insights that support client growth, expansion planning, and investment decisions.

 Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop team members to build a collaborative, high‑performing team.

• Share best practices, monitor performance, and support continuous improvement across the team.

• Contribute to the development of sales strategies, processes, and customer experience initiatives.

 Customer Experience Excellence

• Implement initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall customer experience, from first contact through deal completion.

• Ensure service delivery is consistent, professional, and aligned with company standards and client expectations.

 Strategic Insights & Market Intelligence

• Track and report on market inventory, vacancy rates, rental benchmarks, and demand trends to support strategic decision‑making and sales forecasting.

• Stay up to date on local zoning laws, regulatory requirements, and market conditions, ensuring accurate, compliant, and relevant advice to clients.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Business Development, Site Expansion, Leasing, or Commercial / Retail Real Estate

• Experienced managing team is a must.

• Experience working with retail chains, F&B, lifestyle brands, or commercial occupiers.

• Demonstrated experience in team supervision or people management.

• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue or expansion targets.

• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop diverse teams.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior stakeholders and clients.

• Highly proactive, with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

WHY CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.