About Eyewa

Eyewa is the MENA region's leading omnichannel eyewear company, operating across the GCC through a growing network of retail stores and a flagship e-commerce platform. The company is experiencing rapid scaling, with its retail footprint serving as a critical component of continued growth across Saudi Arabia.

The Role of Leasing Manager

Eyewa is seeking a commercially minded Leasing Manager to drive its retail expansion throughout Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves identifying high-potential retail locations, assessing their commercial viability, negotiating lease terms, and managing the entire leasing process from initial site identification through to contract execution. The Leasing Manager will collaborate closely with landlords, developers, brokers, and internal stakeholders to secure locations that align with Eyewa’s expansion and commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify potential retail locations across Saudi Arabia based on market research, customer demographics, accessibility, visibility, footfall, and business objectives.
• Conduct market analysis and feasibility assessments to evaluate the commercial viability of prospective locations.
• Visit and assess potential sites across priority cities and developments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, mall operators, developers, property owners, brokers, and other real estate partners.
• Negotiate commercially favorable terms, including rent, service charges, rent-free and fit-out periods, rent escalations, exclusivity clauses, and other contractual conditions.
• Manage the full leasing process from initial site identification and evaluation through to negotiation, internal approval, documentation, and contract execution.
• Prepare clear site proposals and recommendations using commercial, demographic, competitor, and footfall data.
• Maintain an active pipeline of potential locations across priority cities and developments.
• Manage lease renewals, renegotiations, terminations, and other matters relating to Eyewa’s existing store portfolio.
• Develop and manage leasing budgets, track associated costs, and ensure commercial efficiency.
• Work closely with Retail, Finance, Legal, Expansion, and Projects teams to support timely store openings.
• Monitor competitor locations, rental trends, upcoming developments, and emerging retail real estate opportunities.
• Maintain accurate lease records, trackers, and reporting, providing regular updates to senior management.
• Ensure all leasing activity complies with internal approval processes and relevant Saudi laws and regulations.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in retail leasing, expansion, or commercial real estate.
• Strong tenant-side leasing experience within retail, FMCG, F&B, pharmacy, or similar consumer-facing sectors.
• Good knowledge of the Saudi retail real estate market, including key malls, high-street locations, landlords, and developers.
• A proven track record of identifying commercially attractive locations and negotiating favorable lease terms.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Strong negotiation, contract management, and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial and analytical judgment, with the ability to assess site viability and market potential.
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple deals at different stages.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with senior and cross-functional stakeholders.
• An established network within the Saudi real estate market is advantageous.

Work Location

This full-time position is based in Riyadh or Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, with the flexibility to travel across the country as required to assess potential sites and manage existing portfolio needs.