Leasing Manager - Australia
Region/Location: Melbourne, Victoria area
Ready to make your mark at the world's leading sandwich brand?
Why Join Subway?
At Subway, we're building something significant. Our mission is clear — to grow franchisee profitability, brand relevance, and long-term value — and our corporate teams sit at the heart of making that happen.
We're a business that believes in meritocracy. Results open doors here, and the people who thrive are those who bring accountability, strategic thinking, and a genuine drive to create long-term impact. You'll be empowered to think and act like an owner — because that's exactly what we need from our people.
We move with pace and purpose. We adapt quickly, focus innovation where it counts, and aren't afraid to make bold decisions. Alongside that, integrity is non-negotiable — we hold ourselves to the highest standards in how we work, how we lead, and how we treat one another.
And while we take our work seriously, we also know that the best results come from teams who celebrate progress, support each other, and bring real energy to what they do.
About the role:
We are searching for a Leasing Manager to support our ANZ team based in Melbourne Victoria Area, Australia.
The Leasing Manager supports the team with managing all aspects of Leasing. Coordinating the identification, acquisition, negotiation and execution of all new leases and lease renegotiation for the assigned territory. Work closely with franchisees and SSA staff to ensure that leases are handled properly and meet procedural requirements and company policies. Renewals are managed in a timely manner and in compliance with relevant State regulations. This role will work very closely with the local Director of Franchise Performance (DFP) for that SMO territory.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Identify new locations and opportunities that may be suitable for relocations of existing sites, brand new locations, or replacements for old locations that have closed historically. Negotiate terms with landlords that provide a sustainable business model for franchisees and minimize risk for both Subway and the franchisee. Submit Site Reviews with supporting information from demographic mapping tools for approval. Develop the restaurant portfolio to support the territory in achieving its Net Restaurant Growth targets.
- Manage the existing lease portfolio for the territory monitoring for upcoming renewals or options to exercise. Ensure that franchisees are engaged in the process as required and communicate with proactively through the process. Utilize opportunities to improve occupancy costs for franchisees and improve franchisee profitability and increase affordability of franchisees to reinvest via remodeling
- Negotiate lease extensions and potential financial contributions were required to assist territory team and franchisees move forward with remodels that are required or overdue.
- Create and maintain a network of territory developers or agents who build or lease in specific areas of assigned territory. Maintain regular contact to ensure that all opportunities are captured, and Subway is top of mind as new developments are undertaken within the geography of the territory. Develop and maintain strong relationships with major landlords that may have multiple Subway restaurants within their portfolio.
- Assist franchisees with building / property maintenance or upgrade issues that are landlord responsibility under their leases as required.
Skills & Abilities:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred) in Property Management/Commercial, Project Management areas
- Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in landlord leasing, franchise environment
- Understanding of Lease Negotiations
- Technical Proficiencies: Microsoft Office Suite programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Able to multi-task, prioritize workload and comfortable working within a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills, detail oriented
- Interpersonal, relationship-building and networking skills with a self-motivated attitude to work.
- High level attention to detail and comprehension ability
- Ownership mindset with accountability for results
- Strategic, commercial, and impact focused
- Agile, decisive, and comfortable with change
- High integrity and strong collaboration skills
- Driven to deliver long term value
What benefits will I receive?
- Competitive paid time off to rest, reset, and recharge
- Reimbursements of various insurance plans
- Performance based rewards and recognition - results truly matter here
- Paid company holidays
- Ongoing learning opportunities, training programs, and tools to support continuous growth
- Office activities, team events, and celebrations that foster connection, collaboration, and energy at work
