JACOB McELROY
Melbourne
Summary
Results-oriented Leasing Professional with experience in managing regional retail assets and landlord portfolios in AU/NZ. Skilled in negotiating store deals and lease renewals that align with brand strategies, driving EBIT and profitability. Translates market data into actionable insights to optimize commercial positions and enhance portfolio performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Leasing Executive
Accent Group
Melbourne
02.2023 - Current
- Led leasing strategy for regional/strip retail assets and managed major landlord portfolios across Australia and New Zealand.
- Negotiate complex new store deals and lease renewals, consistently achieving favourable rental and commercial terms aligned with portfolio and brand strategies.
- Developed and leveraged detailed market data to drive negotiations and influence landlord outcomes.
- Partner with senior internal stakeholders including the CEO to deliver strategic growth initiatives and optimize portfolio performance.
- Provided portfolio-level analysis and recommendations that supported executive decision making.
Lease Administrator
Accent Group
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversaw storage portfolio of over 850 stores and 17 brands, negotiating with major landlords to achieve cost savings across Australia and New Zealand.
- Coordinated lease documentation for new deals and renewals within national retail portfolio of over 850 stores, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
- Maintained governance, compliance, and risk mitigation standards across all lease documentation, safeguarding organizational interests.
Store Manager
The Athlete's Foot - Southland
02.2016 - 10.2021
- Drove store to become highest-performing and most profitable in portfolio.
- Achieved financial and operational KPIs consistently, driving store performance.
- Managed full store P&L while leading team of 13, fostering performance-driven culture.
Education
Agent's Representative Certificate IV -
REIV
01-2022
Bachelor of Property -
Deakin University
09-2021
VCE Certificate -
Camberwell Grammar
01-2015
Skills
- Senior lease negotiations
- New store deal structuring
- Retail portfolio strategy & optimization
- Landlord & stakeholder engagement
- Market & financial analysis
- Risk management & governance
- Lease administration
- Executive reporting
- Market data interpretation
- Advanced Excel
- MRI / Lease Eagle
- Team leadership
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Leasing Executive
Accent Group
02.2023 - Current
Lease Administrator
Accent Group
01.2022 - 01.2023
Store Manager
The Athlete's Foot - Southland
02.2016 - 10.2021
Agent's Representative Certificate IV -
REIV
Bachelor of Property -
Deakin University
VCE Certificate -
Camberwell Grammar