Partner Relationship Specialist

As a Leasing Manager at our Meeting Place, you will need to possess a diverse skill set to excel in this role. Your primary responsibility will be to work in conjunction with the Partner Relationship Manager to develop, execute, and monitor the long-term leasing strategy for the Meeting Place. This strategy must align with business priorities, customer needs, and the unique characteristics of the Meeting Place while ensuring a consistent and exceptional customer journey. Your role will also involve collaborating with partners to enhance the sustainability performance of the Meeting Place, including aspects such as fit out, operations, and community engagement. You will be tasked with articulating the vision and advantages of our sustainability agenda to inspire partners to promote healthy and sustainable lifestyles among our visitors. Furthermore, you will play a crucial role in driving visitation to IKEA and fostering cross-visitation to the Meeting Place. By working closely with the center manager, you will create a conducive work environment for tenants and commercial partners through competency development initiatives and tailored learning opportunities. Additionally, you will support partners during onboarding, relocation, and re-clustering processes, ensuring a smooth transition for tenants. Managing day-to-day partner relationships, addressing operational issues, and overseeing contract-related documentation will also be part of your responsibilities. An essential aspect of your role will involve monitoring competitors and city activities to identify innovative ideas and best practices that can be implemented to enhance the commercial offerings and partner relationships within the Meeting Place. Collaboration with internal teams and external partners will be necessary to implement innovation projects that align with the evolving technological landscape and market trends. By staying abreast of the latest advancements and sharing insights with other Meeting Places, you will contribute to the continuous improvement and growth of our commercialization activities. Your role will also involve working closely with partners on range and visual merchandising to curate an engaging and relevant customer experience that boosts sales and overall commercial performance. In summary, as a Leasing Manager, your focus will be on optimizing the Meeting Place experience to attract visitors, drive business growth, enhance operational efficiency, and elevate the sustainability performance of our partners and Meeting Places. This multifaceted role requires a proactive, innovative, and collaborative approach to achieve success in a dynamic and competitive environment.,