Senior Leasing Manager (The Exchange TRX)

Lendlease is a real estate company with three deep capabilities – Investments, Development and Construction – which function individually to serve customers and markets but can easily function as one. We draw on this expertise to realise opportunities that create real value and returns for our partners and customers, as well as the communities who experience the places we shape. Our investors and capital partners trust us as an active investment manager with an international remit. Through our development pipeline we create targeted, mixed-use projects in high-value markets, defined by large-scale urban renewal and long-term financial returns. Our construction capability continues our long-standing legacy as Australia’s most trusted construction partner. True collaboration and total certainty are foundations of every project we design and build. For over 65 years, we continue to build the partnerships that lead to great investments and great places. The Exchange TRX is a world-class experiential lifestyle destination that sits at the heart of Tun Razak Exchange, Kuala Lumpur's international financial district. With over 400 of the world's leading retailers, The Exchange TRX blends an immersive retail journey together with the beauty of nature through the 10-acre TRX City Park. About the role Senior Leasing Manager | The Exchange TRX Shape the future of retail. Build a lasting legacy. Reporting directly to the Head of Leasing, The Exchange TRX, this is a rare opportunity for a seasoned and commercially astute leasing professional to join one of Asia's newest and most prestigious retail destinations. As Senior Leasing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the continued success of Malaysia's premier lifestyle destination, curating an exceptional retail experience and driving long-term asset value. This role is ideally suited to an accomplished leasing leader who thrives in a high-performance environment, possesses strong commercial acumen, and is passionate about delivering meaningful outcomes through strategic retailer partnerships. At The Exchange TRX, you will have the opportunity to influence the future of premium, lifestyle, dining, and experiential retail, leaving a lasting legacy as part of an industry-leading team that continues to redefine retail excellence in Malaysia. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: • Develop and execute leasing strategies that optimise occupancy, enhance rental income, and maximise overall asset performance. • Identify, engage, negotiate, and secure leading luxury, premium, lifestyle, dining, and experiential brands that align with The Exchange TRX's strategic positioning and long-term vision. • Lead complex lease negotiations, renewals, relocations, and commercial discussions with both local and international retailers to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. • Monitor market trends, consumer behaviour, competitor activity, and emerging retail concepts, providing strategic recommendations to maintain and strengthen The Exchange TRX's market leadership. • Prepare and present leasing proposals, financial assessments, market intelligence reports, and executive-level recommendations to support key business decisions. • Proactively manage lease expiry pipelines, retention strategies, and occupancy initiatives to support revenue growth and minimise vacancy risk. • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with retailers, property owners, industry stakeholders, and strategic partners to identify new opportunities and drive long-term success. • Mentor and develop leasing team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, professional growth, and high performance. • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Retail, Operations, Finance, and Asset Management, to deliver a best-in-class retailer and customer experience. • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging retail concepts, providing recommendations to strengthen the centre's market position and retail offering. • Prepare leasing proposals, market analyses, financial assessments, and management reports to support leasing decisions and business objectives. • Manage tenant retention initiatives and lease expiry pipelines to support occupancy and revenue targets. • Build and maintain strong relationships with retailers and key industry stakeholders to support leasing opportunities and partnerships. • Provide guidance and mentorship to leasing team members, supporting capability development and team performance. About You: • Extensive leasing experience within leading retail, mixed-use, shopping centre, or commercial property environments. • Proven success in negotiating complex leasing transactions and delivering strong commercial outcomes. • Established relationships within the retail industry, particularly across luxury, premium, and international brand sectors. • Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills. • Strategic thinker with strong analytical and financial acumen. • A collaborative leader who is passionate about mentoring talent and contributing to a high-performing culture. About Us: This is more than a leasing role. It is an opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant retail destinations in the region, work alongside some of the industry's most respected professionals, and play a key role in shaping the future of retail in Malaysia. If you are a high-calibre leasing professional seeking your next career-defining opportunity, we invite you to join us and help create the next chapter of success for The Exchange TRX . We create award-winning urban precincts, new communities, retail precincts, and workplaces to the highest sustainability standards. We are also privileged to create essential civic and social infrastructure including state-of-the-art hospitals, universities and stadiums around the world. Lendlease is a diverse, flexible and inclusi…