Leasing Operations and Commercial Manager

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic professional to lead the day‑to‑day leasing operations and drive commercial performance for our leasing business. The role will oversee leasing transactions, asset utilisation and customer relationships while ensuring strong operational and financial results.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to-end leasing transactions, from proposal and contract execution to asset deployment, billing and contract closure.
• Supervise daily leasing operations, administrative functions and cross‑functional activities.
• Maintain and develop the leasing opportunity pipeline, assess customer requirements and prepare leasing proposals and commercial presentations.
• Support commercial negotiations, build customer relationships and drive renewals, upselling and cross‑selling.
• Oversee assets under management – availability, utilisation, condition, maintenance, renewals, returns, redeployment and disposal.
• Coordinate lease agreements, contract records, billing schedules and customer obligations together with Finance and Credit Control.
• Monitor leasing revenue, gross margins, operating costs and contract profitability.
• Ensure compliance with credit, pricing, legal, risk‑management and operational requirements, including customer due diligence.
• Prepare timely operational and commercial reports.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations, Engineering or related field; postgraduate or professional qualification is a plus.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in leasing, rental, asset finance, fleet management, equipment sales or commercial operations.
• Experience in commercial transactions, contract administration, asset management, customer account management and pricing analysis.
• Background in equipment, automotive, material handling, construction, medical or power systems is advantageous.
• Previous supervisory or team‑leadership experience preferred.

Required skills

• Strong commercial and operational judgement with understanding of leasing economics, pricing and profitability.
• Analytical, financial‑modelling, planning and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder‑management and customer‑relationship skills.
• Solid contract‑management, documentation and risk‑management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Leadership, communication and reporting proficiency.