Careers
Gain strategic advantage and shape Singapore’s retail and commercial landscape
Catbird values and invests in its people. We believe long-term success comes from developing capability, confidence and independent thinking. Through mentorship, structured learning and the Catbird Retail Academy (CRA), we support each individual in reaching their full potential.
At Catbird, the Catbird Retail Academy (CRA) offers structured learning on fundamentals and skill sets required to build a long-term career in retail real estate. You will gain hands-on experience in retail asset thinking, tenant mix, negotiation, commercial judgement and market positioning.
Training is also anchored in live assignments. You will be actively involved in consultancy, leasing and Asset Enhancement Initiatives across Singapore’s retail landscape.
Direct access to the Founder and senior team provides hands-on mentorship and insight. Learning is personal, practical and tied to real-world results.
All team members contribute towards revenue or project outcomes. Junior hires are guided closely while developing commercial confidence. Senior hires are empowered to lead deals, projects and client relationships.
Catbird develops judgement, perspective and staying power. Your skills will endure across market cycles.
FAQs
Catbird is a boutique retail real estate advisory focused on retail asset strategy, brand advisory and retail leasing.
Catbird works with clarity and intent. We focus on judgement, positioning and long-term value rather than volume-led transactions.
Catbird operates across advisory and execution, depending on the nature of the engagement.
Retail landlords, asset owners, developers and international and local brands.
Yes. The deciding factor is strategic relevance rather than scale.
Yes. Catbird regularly advises brands on market entry, positioning and footprint strategy.
Retail consultancy, retail leasing and retail research and analysis.
Yes. Many engagements begin with strategy before moving into execution.
Yes. Catbird advises on retail positioning, tenant mix strategy and implementation planning.
Most engagements start with an initial conversation to understand objectives, constraints and context.
Both, depending on the project and client needs.
Yes. Catbird is founder-led and Ethan is directly involved in all major engagements.
Singapore is our core market, with selected regional advisory assignments.
Singapore is typically the entry point. Regional strategies are considered selectively.
Fees are structured based on scope, complexity and level of involvement.
Some leasing mandates may include success-based components, aligned with long-term outcomes.
Use the Contact page to share a brief outline of your project or requirement.
Visit the Work With Us page or reach out directly to explore alignment.
Catbird is a boutique retail real estate advisory specialising in retail asset strategy, brand advisory and retail leasing.
Retail landlords, asset owners, developers and international and local brands.
Yes. We advise brands on market entry, flagship locations and long-term footprint strategy.
Yes. We work with landlords on retail positioning, tenant mix strategy and implementation planning.
Both. Our work spans strategy and execution, depending on what the project requires.
Yes. Catbird is founder-led and Ethan is directly involved in all major engagements.
We focus on strategic fit rather than project size.
Submit an enquiry through our Contact page and we will be in touch.
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