Team Lead - Leasing

Job Title: Team Lead - Leasing

Location: Chembur East

About Us:

Zouk is a modern Indian lifestyle brand that brings to you 100% PeTA approved Vegan products, proudly made in India. Specializing in bags, wallets, and footwear, Zouk is on its way to becoming a globally iconic consumer brand, driven by a passion for quality and sustainability. Backed by top investors, including Stellaris Venture Partners, Titan Capital, Sharp Ventures, and prominent industry leaders, Zouk has already garnered a loyal customer base of over 4,00,000+ happy customers. Our products have been featured in popular media outlets like CNBC TV18, ELLE, and Cosmopolitan and have appeared in films and shows like Sherni, Majaa Maa, Little Things 3, and Hush Hush. We were also recognized as the Best Vegan Wallets brand by PeTA India in 2021.

To learn more about us, visit: www.zouk.co.in

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Team Lead - Leasing to oversee all leasing activities across our portfolio. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with company policies and legal standards, maximizing rental income, and building strong relationships with landlords, tenants, and internal stakeholders. The Lease Manager will play a critical role in lease negotiations, renewals, documentation, and strategic portfolio management.

Key Responsibilities

Lease Administration

• Draft, review, and manage lease agreements, renewals, amendments, and terminations.
• Maintain accurate lease records and ensure timely system updates.
• Track lease expiry dates and initiate renewal or exit discussions in advance.

Tenant & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary liaison for landlords, tenants, and property managers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships to ensure smooth operations and conflict resolution.

Financial & Compliance

• Ensure timely payment of rents, deposits, and other obligations.
• Coordinate with finance to reconcile lease-related accounts.
• Ensure agreements adhere to legal, regulatory, and company requirements.

Negotiation & Strategy

• Negotiate commercial terms to secure favorable lease conditions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining strong landlord relationships.
• Support site selection, expansion plans, and portfolio optimization.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare MIS/reports on leasing status, rental outflow, renewals, and potential risks.
• Monitor market trends, rental benchmarks, and competitor activity.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in lease management, property management, or a related role (retail, corporate, or real estate sector).
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Sound knowledge of real estate laws, leasing processes, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with lease management software is an advantage.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple leases simultaneously.

Key Competencies

• Negotiation & Persuasion
• Analytical & Financial Acumen
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management
• Time Management & Organization

If you are excited about working with a purpose-driven, fast-growing company and ready to make a meaningful contribution to our success, we would love to hear from you!

Zouk is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.