Hybrid State Leasing Manager

at Coles Group

• Job title: State Leasing Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Queensland, Australia

About the role

• State Leasing Manager at Coles managing leasing outcomes across Queensland, focusing on negotiation and team leadership. Overseeing complex property transactions and commercial dealings in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• You will own and drive all leasing outcomes across Queensland, partnering with Operations, Finance, Location Planning and the broader Property team to secure commercially strong and strategically aligned property deals.
• Lead and negotiate major leasing transactions across new stores, redevelopments, renewals and closures
• Drive delivery of the Queensland property pipeline against business priorities and timelines
• Manage commercial viability, risk and financial outcomes across leasehold projects
• Prepare and present high-quality business cases
• Build strong relationships with developers, landlords and internal stakeholders
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing leasing team.

Requirements

• Proven experience negotiating complex commercial leasing agreements
• Strong financial and commercial acumen across property projects
• Experience managing multiple high-value projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Tertiary qualifications in property, business, legal or a related discipline (preferred).

Benefits

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.