Commercial Or Leasing Agent
Knight Frank MENAJob Description
Overview Knight Frank are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and hard-working individual with a flexible attitude and variable skill set to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for real estate, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of the commercial property market. As a Commercial/leasing agent you will be responsible for developing commercial agency business instructions, facilitating property transactions, fostering client relationships, and maximising opportunities within the Knight Frank service line offering. Responsibilities - Develop a strong understanding of Knight Frank's business and the office leasing market. - Win and deliver leasing instructions in line with agreed targets and guidelines. - Generate new business through networking, relationship building, and market activity. - Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, occupiers, and key market contacts. - Develop and maintain leasing strategies for existing and future office developments. - Advise clients on leasing strategies, market positioning, occupancy absorption, and commercial leasing terms. - Prepare, negotiate, and agree Heads of Terms. - Oversee property marketing activity, including property listing presentations, tours, videos, and leasing collateral. - Conduct market, occupier, and competitor research and present findings professionally. - Report regularly to landlords on activity, market feedback, and transaction progress. - Identify and refer cross-selling opportunities across the regional and global business. - Maintain accurate records and ensure all leasing and administrative processes are managed efficiently. - Manage your workload effectively and support the wider team where required. - Build and maintain client trust, confidentiality, and Knight Frank's professional reputation at all times. - Perform other tasks as required. Skills and Qualifications - Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent work experience). - Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Senior Leasing Executive and have a track record of completing lease renewals, new lettings and lease disposals with an existing client network of office occupiers, law firms, and accountancy and technology professional services. - Experience working with both tenant/occupiers and landlords. - Sound understanding of the office market, current rents, trends, and incentives. - Solid understanding of the local upcoming office supply, existing vacancies and tenants who have active requirements. - International experience is beneficial. - Excellent communication and presentation skills. - Ability to work collaboratively with team members. - Ability to take initiative and work proactively. - Drive to succeed in a competitive marketplace. - The ability to understand and make use of computers and information technology (KF Internal Systems). - Understanding of regional business culture and regulations. - Certifications and Licenses: MRICS or on APC pathway preferable. - Software: Microsoft Office programs to a proficient level. - Language skills: Fluency in English. Fluency in Arabic or other languages advantageous. - Travel: Flexible attitude towards travelling.
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