Property Manager
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Real Estate Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Five to eight years of experience in property management.
- Experience working with landlords, developers, and property consultants, and managing multiple retail stores.
- Strong negotiation skills and expertise in securing favorable lease terms and managing landlord relationships.
- Knowledge of budgeting, cost management, and return-on-investment analysis.
- Proactiveness in resolving property challenges and optimizing resources.
- Identify potential retail locations and support site evaluation activities.
- Conduct market research, gather property intelligence, and perform competitive benchmarking.
- Manage lease activities, including new leases, renewals, and relocations.
- Support lease negotiations with landlords and property representatives.
- Coordinate lease documentation and work with Legal to complete agreements.
- Provide updates on the property pipeline, negotiations, and site progress.
- Conduct financial analyses, including rental proposals, occupancy costs, return on investment, and payback assessments, to support property decisions.
- Prepare property budgets and ensure expenditure aligns with business plans.
- Identify opportunities to improve portfolio profitability through lease restructuring, rental savings, and commercial negotiations.
- Maintain positive relationships with landlords, developers, and property consultants.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including Operations, Finance, Legal, Commercial, Projects, and Marketing, to support retail growth strategies and ensure smooth execution.
- Maintain accurate property records, databases, and reports with the Property Administrator.
- Monitor property key performance indicators and provide regular updates.
- Knowledge of the health and beauty industry is a plus.
- Openness to change and learning from others.
About the company
DFI Retail Group is a large Asian retailer operating about 7,580 outlets across 12 markets, with a portfolio across health and beauty, convenience, food, home furnishings and restaurants. It runs extensive store networks and efficient supply chains to deliver everyday consumer goods and services to customers. Its products are sold through its own stores and associated brands, supported by a wide logistics network to ensure availability and value. The group stands out from competitors through its size and scale in Asia, a diversified brand portfolio, a strong parent backing as part of the Jardine Matheson Group, and a strategic focus on providing quality, value and service across multiple everyday categories. Its goal is to Sustainably Serve Asia for Generations with Everyday Moments, aiming to meet daily consumer needs while emphasizing sustainable practices and long-term customer value.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Hong Kong
Founded
1886
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- First-half 2026 profit jumped 44% to US$117 million; guidance rose on 29 July 2026.
- Digital turned profitable in H1 2026, with eCommerce and media driving 35% growth.
- GNC begins Singapore rollout in Q4 2026, opening Guardian and standalone store revenue.
What critics are saying
- Mannings exited mainland China by 15 January 2026, shrinking DFI’s health-beauty footprint.
- Singapore’s GNC expansion depends on landlord consents after the May 2026 Court ruling.
- Retail execution now hinges on Scott Price and Kshitij Mulay after repeated leadership turnover.
What makes DFI Retail Group unique
- DFI spans 7,659 outlets across 12 Asian markets as of 30 June 2026.
- yuu powers loyalty, retail media, analytics, and eCommerce across DFI’s omni-platform.
- Guardian-GNC partnership deepens wellness distribution in Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus