Jobs at Knight Frank MENA (Now Hiring) — 18 open

Overview

• 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.
  

• 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.