Events & Retail Leasing Manager

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About us

Are you ready to be part of the largest retail store in the Middle East ABYAT, spanning an impressive 22,000 square meters and offering over 22,000 products, is your one-stop destination for all things home improvement and more. From elegant tiles and captivating wallpapers to state-of-the-art lighting solutions and stylish kitchen fixtures, we pride ourselves on offering a diverse array of top-quality products under one roof.

Established locally with a vision for excellence, ABYAT has been setting benchmarks since its inception in September 2005. With an unwavering focus on our customers, we've crafted an experience that revolves around their needs, from our meticulously designed store layouts to our unparalleled service offerings.

Expanding beyond our roots in Kuwait, ABYAT is now making waves in Saudi Arabia and setting our sights on Qatar and the UAE. As we continue to grow, we're seeking passionate individuals to join our dynamic team and contribute to our journey of success.

Position: Events & Retail Leasing Manager

Location: Saudi Arabia

Type: Full-time

Role Purpose:

The Events & Retail Leasing Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing large-scale events, exhibitions, and mall activations while driving commercial leasing opportunities across pop-ups, booths, kiosks, and short-term retail spaces. This role ensures exceptional visitor experience, maximizes brand visibility, and supports revenue growth through strategic event marketing, effective tenant mix, and strong stakeholder management.

About the Role:

Event Strategy & Planning

• Develop annual store marketing calendars, covering events, festivals, and exhibitions.
• Lead planning and execution of mega events, shopping festivals, conferences, and specialty exhibitions.
• Manage expo operations, ensuring smooth visitor flow and high engagement levels.

Event Execution & Operations

• Coordinate with event suppliers, contractors, and agencies for logistics, fabrication, production, and on-ground setup.
• Oversee booth designs, setups, and dismantling, including pop-up stores, exhibition stands, and branded activations.
• Ensure all events meet safety, compliance, and quality standards.

Leasing & Commercial Management

• Develop and manage short-term leasing strategies for kiosks, pop-ups, booths, and event-related spaces.
• Identify and onboard tenants for pop-up stores, seasonal markets, trade exhibitions, and specialty leasing zones.
• Negotiate leasing terms, contracts, and commercial agreements with exhibitors and event organizers.
• Track revenue performance, occupancy rates, and leasing opportunities within events and mall spaces.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with government entities, municipalities, and regulatory authorities for event permits and approvals.

Visitor Experience & Quality Assurance

• Enhance visitor experience across events, exhibitions, and activations through curated customer journeys and engagement touchpoints.
• Oversee crowd control, signage, navigation, and information desks during events.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Marketing, or a related field.
• 3-5 Years of Proven experience in leasing or retail management, preferably in a retail or commercial real estate environment.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenants and leasing projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in financial analysis and budgeting.