In Town Retail Consultant

About Dils Dils is a leading international real estate group with offices in Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and France, connecting national and multinational clients across the office, retail, logistics, hospitality, living, and residential sectors.

Dils leverages an in‑house Transformation Team specialised in Technology, IT, Marketing & Digital, Graphic Design, 3D Visuals and Research, accelerating innovation and supporting business growth.

Position Overview We are looking for a motivated and results‑driven In Town Retail Consultant to join our team, with a strong focus on business development and client relationship management. The candidate will be responsible for identifying new opportunities within the Retail segment, managing end‑to‑end client relationships, and supporting the strategic growth of the portfolio.

Responsibilities

Origination & Business Development

– Identify and develop new business opportunities, including mandates, clients, and strategic partnerships within the Retail segment. Manage prospecting and pipeline activities from lead qualification through to conversion, contributing proactively to business growth and market expansion.

Client Management

– Manage end‑to‑end relationships with landlords and tenants, ensuring high service quality, client retention, and long‑term value creation. Oversee contractual governance and monitor asset and client performance KPIs, acting as a trusted advisor for key stakeholders.

Portfolio Management (Operational & Strategic)

– Lead the operational and strategic management of retail portfolios, conduct performance analysis, monitor tenant mix and occupancy levels, and develop value enhancement initiatives.

Commercial Advisory in Negotiation, Sales & Leasing

– Lead sales and leasing processes on both buy‑side and sell‑side transactions, defining go‑to‑market strategies, pricing approaches, and asset positioning.

Lease Negotiation & Renegotiation

– Manage and lead lease negotiations, ensuring alignment with profitability objectives and overall risk appetite. Handle renewals, surrenders, and sublease processes to minimise vacancy risk and optimise portfolio performance.

Qualifications

Qualification for the Profession of Real Estate Broker.

5‑7+ years of experience in Retail Real Estate, Leasing/Agency, Advisory, or Portfolio Management, preferably within international companies or complex environments.

Degree in Economics or related disciplines.

Proven track record in origination and development of new mandates/clients, management of landlords and tenants and handling complex negotiations.

Strong knowledge of retail market dynamics (rental levels, footfall, sales density, occupancy cost ratio) and key asset performance KPIs.

Fluent in English, both written and spoken; knowledge of a second European language is considered a plus.

Equal Opportunity In Dils we believe in the value of innovation, driven by technology, data but most of all by people. We believe in change as a means of exchange and enrichment and we offer equal opportunities regardless of ethnicity, colour, descent, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

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