Business Development Manager - Retail Leasing

Job Summary

Join a fast-growing lifestyle retail brand making its Southeast Asia debut after dominating its home market. With an emphasis on beautifully curated, design-forward retail experiences, the team is now building a flagship presence in Malaysia — and we’re looking for a hands-on leader to make it happen.

This is a remote role based in Malaysia, ideal for independent operators who can lead expansion while staying mobile and connected.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead store expansion strategy across Malaysia, from planning to execution
  

• Identify, evaluate, and secure high-potential retail locations in key malls and commercial hubs
  

• Build and maintain strong landlord relationships — especially with major shopping centres
  

• Negotiate leases including commercial terms, legal aspects, and tenancy conditions
  

• Track market trends, competitor movement, and trade terms across malls and retail zones
  

• Prepare internal proposals for HQ approval, including site studies and business cases
  

• Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, design, and ops teams to ensure smooth launches
  

Requirements

What You Bring

• 5+ years in retail expansion, leasing, or business development
  

• Strong relationships with landlords, mall owners, or REITs​ in Malaysia
  

• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
  

• Strategic mindset with strong execution muscle
  

• Self-driven, well-organised, and comfortable working remotely
  

Benefits

Why Join Us

Be part of a global brand’s Southeast Asia launch story. This is your chance to shape the retail footprint of a highly successful lifestyle label — with the flexibility of a remote setup, direct impact on flagship rollouts, and the backing of a high-growth international HQ.