National Leasing Manager

at  Bridgestone Asia Pacific

ABOUT US

A renowned global leader in tyres and rubber, Bridgestone is striving towards a vision to provide both social value and customer value as a sustainable solutions company.
With sustainability at the core of our business and guided by the values of our Bridgestone E8 Commitment, Bridgestone offers a diverse product portfolio of premium tyres and advanced solutions backed by innovative technologies, improving the way people around the world move, live, work and play.
In Australia, Bridgestone offers a range of services and solutions to all segments of the Australian market. Our extensive range of quality tyres is complemented by the provision of mechanical and fleet services through the company’s nationwide retail network of Bridgestone Select and Bridgestone Service Centres, mobile service provider Lube Mobile, and the manufacturing and sale of quality retreads through Bandag Pty Limited.

ABOUT THE ROLE

With an expanding portfolio of over 300 sites we are experiencing significant growth. We are seeking to appoint an experienced, and passionate, commercial and industrial property leasing professional. Reporting to the National Manager - Property and based in our National Support Office in Eastwood (SA), your ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced role, together with excellent negotiating skills, will see you succeed. This role will be predominately focused on commercial property leasing, however, will additionally offer exposure to industrial leasing opportunities.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify suitable sites for store development and/or relocations
• Re-negotiate existing leases/tenures to maximise cost savings
• Negotiate commercial terms and submit offers to lease
• Prepare budgets, strategic initiatives/plans and Property reports.
• Negotiate lease renewals, relocations and make-good requirements
• Manage risk and compliance for property transactions
• Provide market analysis/true market rent on when negotiating options
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and support functions to ensure clarity and consistency across the Property Network

This role is perfect for you if you are a natural leader, strategic thinker, and capable of juggling multiple tasks in a high-volume, fast-moving environment. You have outstanding communication and effectively negotiate the best outcomes. You take pride in your ability to review and continuously improve the property portfolio.

• Sound knowledge of the Commercial Property market nationally
• 7+ years’ experience in tenancy leasing
• Exceptional lease negotiation skills
• Strong financial, business and commercial acumen, with strong analytical skills
• Expertise in Lease Administration & Retail Tenancy Act
• Experience negotiating lease surrenders, make-good and dispute resolution
• Ideally have SAP experience and/or property leasing management databases
• Tertiary qualifications in Property/ Property Managemen