Manager - Business Development

Majid Al Futtaim
Dubai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Business Development & PartnershipsExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Negotiation","Communication","Relationship building","Strategic planning"]

Lead retail business development for hypermarkets and supermarkets, driving expansion into targeted regions and optimizing existing stores for profitability. Own market research, expansion strategy, and real estate planning—from site selection and lease negotiations to property acquisition. Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver store openings on time and within budget, managing project timelines, budgets, and ROI while reporting performance and recommendations to senior management.

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Majid Al Futtaim
Majid Al Futtaim
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Manager - Business Development

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Job Summary

Lead retail business development for hypermarkets and supermarkets, driving expansion into targeted regions and optimizing existing stores for profitability. Own market research, expansion strategy, and real estate planning—from site selection and lease negotiations to property acquisition. Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver store openings on time and within budget, managing project timelines, budgets, and ROI while reporting performance and recommendations to senior management.
Location: Dubai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Business Development & Partnerships
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Conduct market research to identify growth markets, consumer trends, and competitive landscape.
  • •Develop and execute expansion strategy to increase presence in targeted regions.
  • •Analyze real estate opportunities, including site selection, lease negotiations, and property acquisition.
  • •Lead cross-functional teams to plan and execute new store openings, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
  • •Analyze financial performance, track ROI on expansion projects, and provide insights and recommendations to senior management.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Retail Management, or a related field.
  • •Minimum 7 years of experience in business development, expansion, or a related role in the hypermarket and supermarket industry.
  • •Proven track record managing multiple expansion projects and achieving significant revenue growth.
  • •Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • •Proficiency in financial analysis, budget management, and strategic planning, including real estate development and lease negotiations.
Experience:7+ yearsHypermarketSupermarketsRetail expansionReal estate development
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:NegotiationCommunicationRelationship buildingStrategic planning

Company Brief

Majid Al Futtaim
Emirati-owned diversified lifestyle conglomerate operating shopping malls, retail (including Carrefour franchise), leisure, hotels, and real estate across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, serving hundreds of millions of customers annually.
Industry: Conglomerates & Holding Companies
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Private Equity Backed
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 1992
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