Business Development - Associate Manager

Overview

Lead retail expansion, market analysis, and store rollout for hypermarket/supermarket growth.

Key Responsibilities

• timeline management
• budget management
• site selection
• roi tracking
• team leadership
• market research

Tasks

-Develop and manage timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for expansion projects. -Analyze real estate opportunities, including site selection, lease negotiations, and property acquisition for new store locations. -Track ROI on expansion projects and report on financial performance to senior management. -Lead cross-functional teams in the planning and execution of new store openings, ensuring all projects are completed on time and within budget. -Coordinate with construction, legal, and marketing teams to ensure smooth store launch processes. -Develop and execute a comprehensive expansion strategy to increase the company’s presence in targeted regions. -Analyze financial performance of new and existing stores, providing insights and recommendations to optimize profitability. -Conduct thorough market research to identify potential growth markets, consumer trends, and competitive landscape.

Requirements

• project management
• negotiation
• business development
• real estate
• financial analysis
• bachelor's

What You Bring

-Proven track record of managing multiple expansion projects and achieving significant revenue growth. -Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills. -3+ years of experience in business development, expansion, or a related role within the hypermarket and supermarket industry -Familiarity with real estate development, site selection, and lease negotiations. -Proficiency in financial analysis, budget management, and strategic planning. -Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Retail Management, or a related field

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Benefits

-Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future. -Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.

About Majid Al Futtaim

-Created from a vision to redefine shopping and leisure in the Middle East, this group evolved from a single founder's idea into a cross-continental leader. -It drives growth through major retail and community hubs like shopping malls, hotels, and mixed-use developments. -Features exclusive franchises and key projects such as Carrefour hypermarkets, VOX cinemas, Ski Dubai, iFly Dubai, and the iconic Mall of the Emirates. -Operates a leisure division that introduces unique attractions like indoor skiing, skydiving, waterparks, and flagship stores for LEGO and American Girl. -Known for impressive achievements, including the region's largest indoor ski floor, the first corporate green sukuk in the Middle East, and a multi-screen IMAX and 4DX cinema flagship.

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