About the role
Job Title: Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager – Leasing (Food Court)
Location: Coimbatore
Salary: 7 LPA – 8 LPA
Job Description
The Assistant/Deputy Manager – Leasing (Food Court) is responsible for managing the leasing activities
and tenant relationships within the food court area of a commercial property. This role focuses on tenant
acquisition, lease negotiations, space optimization, and ensuring a curated mix of food & beverage (F&B)
offerings that align with customer preferences and market trends.
Responsibilities:
➢ Identify, approach, and secure suitable F&B tenants for the food court.
➢ Maintain a healthy pipeline of prospective tenants through market research, networking,
and outreach.
➢ Conduct site visits with potential tenants and present food court features and footfall data.
➢ Negotiate lease terms and rental agreements in line with company policies and revenue
targets.
➢ Coordinate with legal and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely documentation.
➢ Track lease expiry, renewals, and rental escalations.
➢ Identifying the nonperforming retailers and taking corrective measures to improve their
performance.
➢ Act as the primary point of contact for food court tenants for operational or leasing
concerns.
➢ Coordinate tenant fit-out process in collaboration with the design/technical team.
➢ Handle tenant grievances professionally and ensure high tenant satisfaction.
➢ Analyze customer demographics and sales data to recommend tenant mix improvements.
➢ Ensure a balanced mix of cuisines and brands to maximize footfall and customer satisfaction.
➢ Monitor market trends and competitor activity to remain ahead in leasing strategies.
➢ Prepare regular reports on occupancy, revenue performance, and leasing pipeline.
➢ Track leasing KPIs including occupancy rate, average rent per sq.ft., and revenue per outlet.
➢ Provide inputs for annual budget planning and leasing forecasts.
Candidate Requirement:
➢ Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Real Estate, Hospitality, or related field.
➢ MBA or equivalent preferred.
➢ 3–6 years of experience in retail leasing, ideally with exposure to food courts or F&B leasing.
➢ Familiarity with mall operations or commercial real estate leasing preferred.
➢ Strong negotiation and communication skills.
➢ Knowledge of F&B brands and food retail trends.
➢ Relationship management and client servicing mindset.
➢ Commercial acumen and data-driven decision-making.
➢ Proficiency in MS Office and leasing management software (if applicable).