Senior Leasing Manager, Vietnam Real Estate

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

This position is based in Hanoi, Vietnam under the SLP platform, which forms part of the Ares Management platform in Asia.

The Senior Leasing Manager will be responsible for managing and leasing a portfolio of SLP’s industrial and logistics facilities. The role focuses on identifying and securing new tenants, managing lease negotiations, and closing transactions. A strong emphasis is placed on customer relationship development and occupancy performance.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and pursue leasing opportunities with potential tenants across targeted industries

• Lead lease negotiations, structure commercial terms, coordinate with internal legal and technical teams, and close lease transactions

• Develop and maintain a robust network of industry players, brokers, and key decision-makers

• Build and sustain strong, long-term relationships with tenants and key accounts

• Monitor market trends, collect competitor intelligence, and maintain a comprehensive database of market insights

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive leasing pipeline and support business development initiatives

• Take ownership of the occupancy performance of SLP’s portfolio

• Act as a senior individual contributor while providing coaching, guidance, and informal mentorship to junior team members and cross-functional stakeholders

• Participate in strategic planning and support senior management in leasing-related matters

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Property Management, or a related field

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar leasing or business development role within the real estate or logistics sector

• Strong network and proven track record in securing tenants in industrial sectors

• Deep understanding of rental economics and industrial property leasing is preferred

• Experience in industrial/logistics real estate companies, agencies, or as a Real Estate Manager with international 3PLs is preferred

• In-depth understanding of customer needs in the logistics and industrial sectors

• Strong business development skills with the ability to expand brand exposure and customer reach

• Strategic thinker with strong negotiation and problem-solving capabilities

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills

• Customer-centric mindset and proactive, solution-driven approach

• Self-motivated, result-oriented, and adaptable to dynamic environments

• Willingness to travel within the region

Reporting Relationships

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.