Role Purpose

The Mall Leasing Business Development Executive secures ongoing income streams by placing tenants in stakeholder‑supported locations, including short‑term leases such as mall leasing kiosks and pop‑up activations, in line with the Mall Leasing strategy and the centre precinct plans, strategy, and action plan (VSA). The Executive works with the broader Vicinity Centres Leasing team and centre‑based stakeholders to meet the annual Mall Leasing budget while enhancing the retail experience. The role proactively identifies and pursues new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking, and lead generation, visiting competitive shopping centres, business precincts, and expos.

Key Accountabilities

- Use business acumen to demonstrate a sound understanding of retail, business landscape and market dynamics.
- Build and execute the Brand Space strategy plans aligned to each centre's VSA Plan.
- Manage pipeline to drive revenue growth of new business, national and international brands and existing retailers.
- Deliver growth in Mall Leasing occupancy and weekly average site rates.
- Provide accurate month‑by‑month forecasting.

Operational Management

- Maintain compliance of the Mall Leasing Retail Display Guidelines.
- Build and execute a growth strategy by retailer to achieve ongoing improvements to presentation standards.

Administration Management

- Manage end‑to‑end processes for Salesforce, CRM and pipeline management; accounts set up correctly (ABN and Trustee checks); sign booking agreements; ensure compliant public liability; and obtain waivers where required.
- Debt management – ensure payment terms are met and aged debt process is followed.
- Update Mall Leasing fact sheets and site cards, bump in packs biannually and Salesforce site attributes as required.
- Conduct annual vending audits and biannual equipment audits.

Relationship Management

- Demonstrate the Vicinity values and behaviours when collaborating with cross‑functional teams within the organisation to achieve the best outcomes.
- Participate and provide Pop‑Up Shop Leasing updates in the centre’s Asset Team Action Meeting (ATAM) and VSA meetings.




- Identify and report potential Pop‑Up Shop retailers that can transition into a permanent lease.

Key Role Relationships

- Mall Leasing & National Mall Leasing
- Pop Up Shops & Brand Space
- Vending ATM Telco
- Leasing & Tenancy, Design & Delivery
- Customer & Asset Management
- Property Management
- Marketing

Essential Experience

- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a new business development or sales role, preferably within a retail environment.
- Proven track record of consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets.
- Negotiate and close deals whilst maintaining strong retailer relationships.
- Customer focused and passionate about driving excellence to achieve the best experience for retailers or customers.
- Renowned for keeping abreast of current markets, trends and consumer needs.

Critical Knowledge

- Beneficial to hold a current sub‑agents’ licence where required for WA, VIC, & TAS.
- Understanding of the mall leasing code of conduct and the leasing act.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with and influence key stakeholders.
- Exposure to the use of CRM software – preferably Salesforce.
- Financial acumen: analytical and clear understanding of budgets and forecasting.
- Strategic planning: builds and executes short and long‑term strategy.
- Negotiation: data‑led deals that align with retailer goals.
- Recent business development: prospecting and cold calling.
- Problem solving: naturally curious and seeks to understand before offering solutions.
- Conflict management: focused listening, reads situations well and can respectfully influence the right outcomes.
- Drive for results: can be counted on for achieving goals and results with a team focus.
- Customer focus: authentic desire to see customer success, gains trust and respect easily.
- Manages self: knows self and is committed to continual improvement.




- Known for effectively managing and resolving conflict to meet business outcomes.

Capabilities

- Collaborate as an Asset Team – collaborate for best outcomes for asset and team vs best outcomes for individual – Foundational.
- Understand Vision & Strategy – know the ‘why’ behind decisions and actions, think bigger than today, and plan for the future – Foundational.
- Develop Strong Stakeholder Relationships – identify, nurture and strengthen diverse stakeholder relationships – Foundational.
- Demonstrate Commercial Acumen – understands the collective impact of the role, business, industry and competitors – Foundational.
- Problem Solving – use logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions – Foundational.
- Planning & Prioritisation – identify the tasks required to achieve the desired outcomes and prioritise tasks in the right order – Foundational.
- Tenant Banking – actively manage networks and relationships to generate, qualify and secure high‑quality brands which align with the centre demographic and leasing strategy – Foundational.
- Strategic Lease Planning – take a whole‑of‑asset approach to optimise productivity and centre performance for both customers and retailers – Foundational.
- Understand Applicable Legislation – have a transparent understanding of what legislative parameters need to be worked within and why – Foundational.

Benefits

- Flexible working options
- Birthday leave & purchased additional leave
- $1,000 worth of VCX securities rewarded for eligible team members
- Generous parental leave

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Vicinity we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have existing, relevant Australian work rights. At the later stages of the recruitment process shortlisted candidate(s) will be required to undergo a criminal history background / police check as a mandatory part of the process.

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📌 Business Development Executive - Mall Leasing (Adelaide)
🏢 Vicinity Centres
📍 Adelaide