State Leasing Manager QLD - Coles SO QLD

We’ve been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX with a portfolio of iconic homegrown brands. At the heart of our continued success is over 115,000 team members working across the country, all contributing to bringing our customers smiles. You’ll not only get to see your work make a difference, you’ll be part of a team working together to help Australians eat and live better every day.

About the team

Property looks after one of Australia’s most dynamic portfolios. With an extensive footprint of over 1,800 retail outlets nationally, we’re growing every day. Our team manages every one of these locations, and we work together with our business units on all thing’s property, from site acquisition through to asset management.

About the role 

As our new State Leasing Manager, you will lead the delivery of Coles’ Queensland leasing pipeline across new stores, redevelopments and the existing estate, driving strong commercial outcomes aligned to our property strategy. This is a full-time permanent role with flexible working.

Your focus will be on maintaining momentum across a complex property pipeline, negotiating high-value deals in a volatile construction market, and leading a team of four leasing professionals to deliver consistent results. 

This role offers significant impact, strong future career opportunities, and the chance to build your career with one of Australia’s most trusted and preferred employers.

Applications close 20th February.

What you will do 

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.

You will also: 

• 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.

About you and your skills 

You’re a commercially driven property professional with strong retail leasing or retail development experience who understands how complex deals are structured, negotiated and delivered. From day one, you bring outstanding negotiation skills, the ability to build trusted industry networks, and a clear understanding of commercial drivers and risk. A good understanding of town planning principles is essential.

You will have demonstrated leadership experience or the clear capability to step into a senior leadership role, along with the confidence to influence and manage up to and influence senior-level leaders. 

You will also have: 

• 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).

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What’s in it for you?

• 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.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 176736

Employment Type: Full time