Team Leader - Leasing
Confidential · Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Apply & track with Apply EdgeWe are a well-established Dubai-based brokerage with over 20 years of experience in Sales and Property Management, with a strong reputation and extensive portfolio across the Dubai real estate market.We are looking for an experienced Team Leader – Leasing to lead our leasing team, drive performance, and maximize the occupancy and rental performance of our managed and listed properties.The Role:The Team Leader – Leasing will be responsible for managing and developing a team of leasing consultants, with a strong focus on luxury residential properties, leasing performance, landlord satisfaction, and reducing vacancy periods.This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands the Dubai rental market, knows how to convert leads into transactions, and can coach agents to consistently improve their performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage and motivate a team of Leasing Consultants.* Set clear individual and team leasing targets and monitor performance regularly.* Focus on *reducing vacancy periods* and ensuring available units are actively marketed and leased.* Oversee the leasing of *luxury and high-value residential properties*.* Work closely with the Property Management team to understand upcoming vacancies, renewals and landlord requirements.* Develop and implement strategies to improve occupancy and leasing turnaround time.* Monitor available units and ensure they are correctly priced, marketed and actively followed up.* Train and coach agents on prospecting, property presentations, negotiations, closing and client management.* Conduct regular performance reviews and identify areas for improvement within the team.* Support agents in closing complex or high-value leasing transactions.* Ensure strong follow-up with tenants, landlords, leads and prospective clients.* Monitor market trends, rental prices, competing listings and demand across key Dubai areas.* Work with the marketing team to ensure properties receive appropriate exposure across relevant platforms.* Maintain strong relationships with landlords and provide feedback on pricing, market demand and leasing strategy.* Ensure CRM and property availability records are accurate and regularly updated.* Review team pipeline, viewings, offers and conversion rates and take corrective action where required.* Ensure company leasing procedures and compliance requirements are followed.* Identify opportunities to improve the overall leasing process and team productivity.What We Are Looking For:* Minimum *4–5 years of experience in Dubai real estate*, with strong leasing experience.* Previous experience in a *Team Leader, Senior Leasing Consultant or similar leadership role*.* Strong knowledge of the Dubai residential rental market.* Experience handling *luxury and high-value properties* is highly preferred.* Proven ability to lead, train and develop a team of property consultants.* Strong understanding of leasing cycles, rental pricing, negotiations and closing.* Strong communication, negotiation and client management skills.* Commercially minded with a strong focus on occupancy, revenue and results.* Organized, proactive and comfortable working in a target-driven environment.* UAE driving licence is preferred.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to join an established brokerage with 20+ years of experience in Dubai.* Access to an established property portfolio and landlord network.* Exposure to luxury and high-value properties.* Leadership opportunity with scope to build and develop a high-performing leasing team.* Competitive compensation and commission structure.* Professional and supportive working environment.* Opportunity for long-term career growth within the organization.If you have strong Dubai leasing experience and are ready to take the next step into a leadership role, we would like to hear from you.