Job Overview
The Leasing Analyst is responsible for negotiating business terms and letters of intent for renewing existing store leases, driving occupancy cost savings, and proactively managing a high-volume renewal pipeline ahead of critical dates.The role involves developing and maintaining relationships with landlords, brokers, and development partners, and collaborating with internal teams such as Construction, Legal, Lease Administration, Finance, and Store Operations. The incumbent prepares deal memos and financial analyses for leadership approval, maintains the real estate document database, and performs other duties as assigned.
Roles & Responsibilities:
•Manage and prioritize a high-volume renewal pipeline, tracking critical action dates and renewal timelines.
•Lead negotiations on lease terms, rent, escalations, renewal options, and related clauses with landlords, brokers, and internal partners.
•Develop and present deal memos and financial analyses to leadership for approval.
•Coordinate with Construction, Legal, Lease Administration, Finance, and Store Operations to align on terms and feasibility.
•Maintain and update the real estate document database and ensure accurate record-keeping of all assignments and amendments.
•Monitor market conditions and benchmark against store performance to identify cost-saving opportunities.
•Prepare LOIs, draft amendments, and coordinate execution and roll-out with stakeholders.
•Communicate updates and next steps clearly to internal teams and external partners.
•Ensure compliance with corporate policies, risk controls, and confidentiality requirements.
•Access to the real estate/lease management system and current market data sources.
•Templates for deal memos, term sheets, LOIs, and executive summaries.
•Financial modeling templates (rent schedules, CAM, operating expenses, P&L impact) and a pricing/valuation toolkit.
•Standard operating procedures for renewal processes, escalation paths, and confidentiality protocols.
•A current contact list for landlords, brokers, and internal partners (Construction, Legal, Lease Administration, Finance, Store Ops).
•Training materials on retail leasing concepts, negotiation best practices, and compliance requirements.
Qualification:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, or related field.
• Relevant experience in retail leasing or real estate negotiations.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, P&L analysis, and lease terminology.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills; ability to present to leadership.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office; familiarity with lease administration systems is a plus.
Location: Vadodara
Shift Timings: 2PM- 11PM