Leasing Manager - Tersane Istanbul

Company Description

Tersane İstanbul, one of Turkey’s most ambitious mixed-use destination projects, brings together retail, lifestyle, culture, gastronomy, and entertainment in a unique waterfront setting. As part of this landmark development, The Mall at Tersane İstanbul is set to become a premier shopping and lifestyle destination, offering an exceptional experience for visitors and brands alike.

We are looking for a dynamic, commercially driven, and relationship-focused professional to join our team as a "Leasing Manager".

Job Description

• Define and execute integrated leasing strategies for retail, F&B, lifestyle, and hospitality components, aligned with the overall positioning and brand vision of Tersane Istanbul.
• Lead high-level negotiations with international luxury brands, lifestyle retailers, flagship F&B concepts.
• Curate and optimize tenant mix to enhance destination appeal, guest experience, footfall quality, and revenue performance.
• Structure complex commercial agreements, including turnover-based leases and hybrid models.
• Oversee the full leasing lifecycle, from market strategy and deal origination to contract execution and handover.
• Monitor global and regional trends in luxury retail, tourism, lifestyle consumption, and destination-led projects.
• Collaborate closely with asset management, hospitality operations, development, marketing, and branding teams.
• Manage leasing budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics in line with approved business plans.
• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations for senior management, investors, and key stakeholders.
• Represent Tersane Istanbul in international negotiations, industry events, and strategic forums.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Minimum 10 years of senior-level experience in retail leasing preferably within luxury, lifestyle, or destination-driven projects
• Proven track record in leasing premium retail, luxury F&B, experiential concepts
• Strong understanding of luxury brand positioning, tenant curation, and destination placemaking strategies
• Advanced knowledge of lease structures and revenue-sharing models
• Experience working with international brands
• Strong financial, analytical, and strategic thinking capabilities
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken