604 Real Estate Manager jobs in Malaysia

Key Responsibilities:

1. Site Identification & Acquisition

• Conduct market research and feasibility studies to identify prime locations for new stores.
• Analyze demographics, foot traffic, competition, and other factors to determine the most suitable locations.
• Build and maintain relationships with real estate agents, property developers, and landlords/owners to secure high potential locations.

2. Negotiation & Deal Closure

• Lead negotiations for site leases, ensuring favorable terms for the company.
• Work with legal and finance teams to finalize lease agreements and ensure compliance with company standards and policies.

3. Project Management

• Oversee the entire site expansion process from site selection to the opening of new stores.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Operations, Store Design & Construction, and Marketing) to ensure timely and cost-effective store development.

4. Market Analysis & Reporting

• Regularly monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments to identify new opportunities for expansion.
• Prepare and present regular reports on site expansion activities, opportunities, and project status.

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree in Business or equivalent.
• At least Five (5) to Eight (8) years of working experience in related field, preferably within the retail or convenience store industry.
• Proven track record of successfully identifying, negotiating, and securing new store locations.
• Good negotiation skills and tenancy administration skills.
• Well verse in tenancy agreements.
• Willingness to travel frequently across Malaysia to visit potential store locations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other related software for analysis and reporting.

Lovisa Life
We are a fashion-forward jewellery brand that caters to anyone and everyone, with over 150 new styles being delivered to stores each week. Lovisa was established in Australia April 2010 and has quickly grown to be one of the world's leading fast fashion jewellery retailers. We continue our focus on expanding our store network globally, with over 950+ stores across 37+ countries. Join a high growth international retailer, publicly listed on the ASX.

Diversity And Inclusion
We believe in supporting diverse cultures and harnessing the unique knowledge and experience of our team. We celebrate our global presence, by supporting our culturally diverse team around the world.
Lovisa Opportunity
This stand alone Real Estate Manager of Southeast Asia is responsible for the continued expansion and managing the real estate portfolio within the region for Lovisa while maintaining relationships with the landlords and major shopping centres executives.

The Real Estate Manager will be required to travel to potential site locations for assessments and inspections to ensure brand standards are adhered to, and for the purpose of relationship management and lease negotiations with landlords.

• Rapid store expansion, achieving ROI & EBIT hurdle rates
• Manage all relationships with landlords.
• Action and negotiate the lease renewal process for existing stores.
• Complete realistic forecast pro-forma models in line with the expansion strategy.
• Ensure pro-formas are prepared and exceed board approved ROI & EBIT hurdle rates
• Negotiate occupancy terms and conditions (as well as lease conditions) that achieve the Occupancy Cost budget in line with brand vision and strategy
• Negotiate with appropriate representatives for shopping centre owner's the rentals, outgoings, fit-out contribution (TI) allowances, rent-free periods at any other point that may be included in a deal that maximise the benefit to Lovisa
• Review all site locations prior to committing to deals with landlord management
• Attend weekly property meetings to report progress with status updates of lease renewals and new stores
• Regular visits to shopping centres to ensure the Lovisa brand remains in the best possible site location
• Conduct portfolio reviews with landlords with a view to ensure all stores are meeting expectations
• Maintain a network of contacts with other retail Property Managers in the industry to keep in touch with market conditions & trends
• Maintain a proactive and future-focused approach in development opportunities in all major Shopping Centres
• Assist in solving store problems that may arise concerning shop fittings, air conditioning, fixtures, lighting and take action to resolve issues promptly

Lovisa Loves
:
A can-do attitude with the following skills:

• Extensive leasing experience in the commercial retail industry is preferred
• Proven track record in leasing management, negotiation skills, and store expansion history with a national retail brand.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Local landlord relationships
• Highly motivated individual with an appetite to learn
• A result drive attitude
• Excellent time management abilities
• The ability to multi task
• Great attention to detail
• Excel – Intermediate to advanced level
• Windows and other Microsoft office products – Intermediate to advanced level
• Experience with a property management software application (preferably LeaseEagle)

Lovisa Perks
:
Enjoy these perks when you join Lovisa

• Join a global business offering endless career opportunities locally and internationally
• Supportive diverse and inclusive team environment – we truly harness our 10+1 culture commitments
• Generous discount off Lovisa product
• Personal Development Succession Plans
• Be Part of growing global retailer and support the continued market success across the Southeast Asia market.

Apply today to start your Lovisa journey.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Real Estate Manager (Non-Residential Properties) located in Perai, Penang.

This role oversees real estate operations across Southeast Asia, with a focus on lease transactions, site strategy, and portfolio management.

What a typical day looks like:

• Manage lease renewals, new leases, expansions, and terminations across Asia.
• Coordinate market surveys, site tours, and selections in partnership with business units.
• Lead RFP processes and draft proposals with lease commentary.
• Support real estate acquisition/disposition, including due diligence and financial assessments.
• Negotiate favorable lease terms while aligning with company strategy and mitigating risk.
• Collaborate closely with brokers, landlords, and internal stakeholders.
• Support long-term real estate strategies aligned with business growth goals.
• Oversee multiple SEA plant locations; regular regional travel required.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• Experience in property development, brokerage, or investment firms.
• Strong skills in Excel, budgeting, costing, and financial analysis.
• Prior exposure to multinational corporate real estate functions is a plus.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Performance Bonus

Key Responsibilities:

1. Site Identification & Acquisition

• Conduct market research and feasibility studies to identify prime locations for new stores.
• Analyze demographics, foot traffic, competition, and other factors to determine the most suitable locations.
• Build and maintain relationships with real estate agents, property developers, and landlords/owners to secure high potential locations.

2. Negotiation & Deal Closure

• Lead negotiations for site leases, ensuring favorable terms for the company.
• Work with legal and finance teams to finalize lease agreements and ensure compliance with company standards and policies.

3. Project Management

• Oversee the entire site expansion process from site selection to the opening of new stores.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Operations, Store Design & Construction, and Marketing) to ensure timely and cost-effective store development.

4. Market Analysis & Reporting:

• Regularly monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments to identify new opportunities for expansion.
• Prepare and present regular reports on site expansion activities, opportunities, and project status.

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree in Business or equivalent.
• At least Five (5) to Eight (8) years of working experience in related field, preferably within the retail or convenience store industry.
• Proven track record of successfully identifying, negotiating, and securing new store locations.
• Good negotiation skills and tenancy administration skills.
• Well verse in tenancy agreements.
• Willingness to travel frequently across Malaysia to visit potential store locations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other related software for analysis and reporting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From RM5,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Parental leave
• Professional development

Work Location: In person

Company Description

US Pizza is committed to serving the highest quality products and providing heartfelt services to people worldwide. As a rapidly growing homegrown pizza chain, US Pizza has expanded to nearly 60 outlets, serving millions of consumers nationwide within just 5 years. Join our dynamic and innovative team to make an impact and experience the fast-paced growth of a homegrown brand in the ever-changing retail F&B landscape.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Site Identification & Acquisition

• Conduct market research and feasibility studies to identify high-potential locations.
• Analyze demographics, foot traffic, competition, and market trends to determine suitability.
• Build strong relationships with real estate agents, developers, and landlords to secure prime sites.

2. Negotiation & Deal Closure

• Lead lease negotiations to secure favorable terms for the company.
• Collaborate with legal and finance teams to finalize agreements in line with company policies.

3. Project Management

• Manage the entire store expansion process from site selection to opening.
• Partner with Operations, Store Design & Construction, and Marketing to ensure smooth, timely, and cost-effective rollouts.

4. Market Analysis & Reporting

• Monitor market developments, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities.
• Prepare and present regular reports on expansion plans, opportunities, and progress.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field.
• Have good connection with mall Leasing team.
• 5–8 years' experience in retail expansion, business development, or real estate (convenience store/FMCG preferred).
• Proven track record in site identification, negotiation, and successful store launches.
• Strong negotiation and tenancy administration skills; well-versed in tenancy agreements.
• Willingness to travel frequently across Malaysia.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and analytical tools.

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Real Estate Manager APAC, you will lead real estate administration and capital project programs that will build a culture of employee health & safety and good corporate stewardship. Collaborating with employees and business leaders across the organization, this role will focus on understanding the local and regional business strategies and space needs to ensure facilities are functional, compliant, and scalable. Reporting to the Director of Global Real Estate, this position will actively support all APAC growth and consolidation initiatives within the region to assure proper implementation/alignment of policies, procedures and programs that promote well managed and well-maintained properties.

In this role, you will:

• Build and foster regional business unit relationships with local team and leadership within assigned region
• Develop and execute MKS’ real estate strategy in alignment with overall business objectives, identifying opportunities to optimize the real estate portfolio, including lease renewals, relocations, consolidations, and expansions
• Manage regional real estate portfolio, including owned and leased properties, negotiating lease agreements, purchase contracts, and other real estate transactions
• Prepare financial analyses, including cost-benefit analyses, lease vs. buy analyses, and financial modeling for real estate transactions
• Monitor real estate operating expenses and budgets to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency
• Coordinate real estate projects, including site selection, design, construction, and relocation along with capital projects, leasehold improvements and other facility initiatives aligned with corporate strategies
• Responsible for being the core team member to provide and advise workplace expertise to the regional sites on Real Estate projects and partner with site operation heads and facilities functions to support objectives
• Establish occupancy strategies, planning, and utilization of space
• Work closely and collaboratively with the team of other regional Real Estate Managers to support the geographical expansion of the region and development of the MKS strategic plan. Includes working with outside Real Estate brokers, consultants, agencies and specialists as may be needed regionally to shore up technical or specific knowledge gaps in support of noted capital projects and leasehold improvements. Some support of projects outside APAC may be required
• Support development of and manage MKS standard programs and policies (operational and capital), such as branding and space/furniture standards.
• Manage and develop budgets for APAC Real Estate and Facility programs and initiatives; be accountable within a global budget and oversee monthly and annual financial reporting
• Own monthly management review process to ensure metrics and KPI targets are met

What will you bring to the team, along with your curiosity is:

• BS Degree in related field with 7+ years of experience in related areas; real estate, lease administration, construction project management, facilities management etc.
• Active and dynamic communicator; someone who likes building and fostering trust and relationships in person and virtually
• Extensive knowledge of lease documents, principles and practices relating to real estate transactions.
• Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills with a detail-oriented focus.
• Highly skilled in PowerPoint and Excel with strong presentation skills.
• Individual who likes solving challenges, looks for solutions and has a willingness to step out of their comfort zone.
• Success in this role is highly dependent on the ability to collaborate and develop great working relationships with BU leads, individual country site management, manufacturing, and operations teams.
• Ability and willingness to travel 20-25% within APAC; occasionally to the US/EMEA as may be needed

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Real Estate Manager APAC, you will lead real estate administration and capital project programs that will build a culture of employee health & safety and good corporate stewardship. Collaborating with employees and business leaders across the organization, this role will focus on understanding the local and regional business strategies and space needs to ensure facilities are functional, compliant, and scalable. Reporting to the Director of Global Real Estate, this position will actively support all APAC growth and consolidation initiatives within the region to assure proper implementation/alignment of policies, procedures and programs that promote well managed and well-maintained properties.

In this role, you will:

• Build and foster regional business unit relationships with local team and leadership within assigned region
• Develop and execute MKS' real estate strategy in alignment with overall business objectives, identifying opportunities to optimize the real estate portfolio, including lease renewals, relocations, consolidations, and expansions
• Manage regional real estate portfolio, including owned and leased properties, negotiating lease agreements, purchase contracts, and other real estate transactions
• Prepare financial analyses, including cost-benefit analyses, lease vs. buy analyses, and financial modeling for real estate transactions
• Monitor real estate operating expenses and budgets to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency
• Coordinate real estate projects, including site selection, design, construction, and relocation along with capital projects, leasehold improvements and other facility initiatives aligned with corporate strategies
• Responsible for being the core team member to provide and advise workplace expertise to the regional sites on Real Estate projects and partner with site operation heads and facilities functions to support objectives
• Establish occupancy strategies, planning, and utilization of space
• Work closely and collaboratively with the team of other regional Real Estate Managers to support the geographical expansion of the region and development of the MKS strategic plan. Includes working with outside Real Estate brokers, consultants, agencies and specialists as may be needed regionally to shore up technical or specific knowledge gaps in support of noted capital projects and leasehold improvements. Some support of projects outside APAC may be required
• Support development of and manage MKS standard programs and policies (operational and capital), such as branding and space/furniture standards.
• Manage and develop budgets for APAC Real Estate and Facility programs and initiatives; be accountable within a global budget and oversee monthly and annual financial reporting
• Own monthly management review process to ensure metrics and KPI targets are met

What will you bring to the team, along with your curiosity is:

• BS Degree in related field with 7+ years of experience in related areas; real estate, lease administration, construction project management, facilities management etc.
• Active and dynamic communicator; someone who likes building and fostering trust and relationships in person and virtually
• Extensive knowledge of lease documents, principles and practices relating to real estate transactions.
• Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills with a detail-oriented focus.
• Highly skilled in PowerPoint and Excel with strong presentation skills.
• Individual who likes solving challenges, looks for solutions and has a willingness to step out of their comfort zone.
• Success in this role is highly dependent on the ability to collaborate and develop great working relationships with BU leads, individual country site management, manufacturing, and operations teams.
• Ability and willingness to travel 20-25% within APAC; occasionally to the US/EMEA as may be needed

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("MKS") is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

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A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Real Estate Manager APAC, you will lead real estate administration and capital project programs that will build a culture of employee health & safety and good corporate stewardship. Collaborating with employees and business leaders across the organization, this role will focus on understanding the local and regional business strategies and space needs to ensure facilities are functional, compliant, and scalable. Reporting to the Director of Global Real Estate, this position will actively support all APAC growth and consolidation initiatives within the region to assure proper implementation/alignment of policies, procedures and programs that promote well managed and well-maintained properties.

In this role, you will:

• Build and foster regional business unit relationships with local team and leadership within assigned region
• Develop and execute MKS' real estate strategy in alignment with overall business objectives, identifying opportunities to optimize the real estate portfolio, including lease renewals, relocations, consolidations, and expansions
• Manage regional real estate portfolio, including owned and leased properties, negotiating lease agreements, purchase contracts, and other real estate transactions
• Prepare financial analyses, including cost-benefit analyses, lease vs. buy analyses, and financial modeling for real estate transactions
• Monitor real estate operating expenses and budgets to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency
• Coordinate real estate projects, including site selection, design, construction, and relocation along with capital projects, leasehold improvements and other facility initiatives aligned with corporate strategies
• Responsible for being the core team member to provide and advise workplace expertise to the regional sites on Real Estate projects and partner with site operation heads and facilities functions to support objectives
• Establish occupancy strategies, planning, and utilization of space
• Work closely and collaboratively with the team of other regional Real Estate Managers to support the geographical expansion of the region and development of the MKS strategic plan. Includes working with outside Real Estate brokers, consultants, agencies and specialists as may be needed regionally to shore up technical or specific knowledge gaps in support of noted capital projects and leasehold improvements. Some support of projects outside APAC may be required
• Support development of and manage MKS standard programs and policies (operational and capital), such as branding and space/furniture standards.
• Manage and develop budgets for APAC Real Estate and Facility programs and initiatives; be accountable within a global budget and oversee monthly and annual financial reporting
• Own monthly management review process to ensure metrics and KPI targets are met

What will you bring to the team, along with your curiosity is:

• BS Degree in related field with 7+ years of experience in related areas; real estate, lease administration, construction project management, facilities management etc.
• Active and dynamic communicator; someone who likes building and fostering trust and relationships in person and virtually
• Extensive knowledge of lease documents, principles and practices relating to real estate transactions.
• Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills with a detail-oriented focus.
• Highly skilled in PowerPoint and Excel with strong presentation skills.
• Individual who likes solving challenges, looks for solutions and has a willingness to step out of their comfort zone.
• Success in this role is highly dependent on the ability to collaborate and develop great working relationships with BU leads, individual country site management, manufacturing, and operations teams.
• Ability and willingness to travel 20-25% within APAC; occasionally to the US/EMEA as may be needed