Assistant Manager, Property

Company Description

Sports Direct Malaysia is currently looking for Assistant Manager, Property to join our growing team. 

Sports Direct Malaysia currently operates a total of 42 retail stores domestically and manages a proprietary SportsDirect.com e-commerce site for domestic and regional fulfillment. Sports Direct Malaysia offers over 70 of the leading authentic global sports brands, offering the widest variety of choice and value. The company employs over 1000 staff with a view to expanding rapidly across Asia in the coming years.

We have developed a new generation of stores as part of our multi channel elevation strategy, to enhance the customer experience at every step of the journey. Our focus is on presenting an unrivalled range of quality products at excellent value in a modern spacious environment. The stores are uniquely zoned by key sports categories which include; SD Football, SD Running, SD Training (fitness, cross training, gym equipment, weights, boxing, yoga), SD Rackets (badminton, tennis, squash), SD Swimming (pool, beach, water sports), SD Sports (basketball, rugby, extreme games, cycling, skates & indoor games), SD Lifestyle (Men, Women & Kids) & SD Outdoor (Hiking, trekking, camping & fishing).

Job Description

Your responsibilities as the Assistant Manager, Property will include but not limited to:

Leasing & Expansion

• Identify and secure suitable retail spaces for the company.
• Source and evaluate potential malls based on footfall, catchment, tenant mix, positioning, and commercial viability.
• To compile and produce report in relevant to expansion
• Lead and support lease negotiations, including rental structures, commercial terms, incentives, and tenancy conditions.
• Prepare and present leasing proposals, financial justifications, site analysis, and approval papers for management review.
• Support execution of approved expansion plans in line with the Company’s growth strategy.

Market & Site Analysis

• Conduct detailed market and site analysis, including footfall trends, demographics, competitor presence, and sales potential.
• Benchmark rental rates, occupancy costs, and performance metrics against comparable malls and locations.
• Analyze trade areas and catchment profiles (income levels, age groups, spending patterns).
• Provide recommendations on store feasibility, expected sales performance, and risk factors.
• Collect and maintain market intelligence on retail trends, competitor movements, and landlord strategies.

Tenant & Landlord Management

• To assist on reporting for internal stakeholders
• Act as the key liaison between landlords (mall management) and internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with mall leasing teams for current and future opportunities.
• Monitor store performance, including sales productivity, gross turnover rent, and occupancy costs.
• Manage tenancy-related matters such as renewals, rental reviews, variations, and dispute resolution.
• Ensure proper tracking, follow-up, and timely execution of tenancy documentation.

Marketing & Promotions

• Support mall and event marketing initiatives in collaboration with internal teams to drive footfall and sales.
• Identify and evaluate potential advertising and promotional spaces within malls to enhance brand visibility.

Documentation, Reporting & Coordination

• Assist in managing tenancy-related legal documentation in coordination with Legal and Finance teams.
• Maintain accurate leasing data, reports, and dashboards for management review.
• Work closely with Finance, Legal, Operations, and Project teams on tenancies, openings, renewals, and compliance matters.
• Other tasks as assigned by management as and when required.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in retail leasing or property management, preferably involving shopping malls or retail brands.
• Hands-on exposure to lease negotiations, tenancy management, and renewals.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to prepare financial justifications and site evaluations.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Possesses own transport and willing to travel outstation when required.

Additional Information

An OPPORTUNITY like this at Frasers Group is for the FEARLESS!

The potential is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles, you will:                                        

THINK WITHOUT LIMITS, and take the team with you!

BE RELEVANT, to our people, to partners, and to the planet!

OWN IT, and back yourself!