Assistant Manager Business Development

GMG; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

GMG is seeking a senior leader to drive growth and expansion of the BD portfolio across its retail footprint. You will identify opportunities, build partnerships, and steer initiatives that increase market share and profitability.

The role requires a decade in retail or business development with leadership experience, excellent negotiation and budgeting skills, and the ability to align cross-functional teams with strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; certifications preferred.
• 10 years in retail or business development with 3+ years in leadership.
• Expertise in business development, retail operations, and market analysis.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills; budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth and expansion of the BD portfolio and retail presence.
• Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and diversification.
• Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor performance.
• Build relationships with suppliers, partners, and customers.
• Collaborate with finance and retail operations for plans.
• Monitor store/area performance and adjust strategies.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations during expansion.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Budgeting

Market analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing or related field

Professional certifications in business development or retail management

Job description

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, food and health sectors. Its vision is to inspire people to win in ways that make the world better. Today, GMG’s investments span across four key verticals: GMG Sports, GMG Food, GMG Health, and GMG Consumer Goods. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family, it has become a leading global company, affiliated with the world’s most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands into its markets.

About the Role:

The incumbent in the role at GMG will be responsible for driving the growth and expansion of BD Portfolio. The role involves identifying new business opportunities, building strong partnerships to increase market share and profitability.

Core Responsibilities:

• Execute business development strategies aimed at growing SuperCare's retail presence and profitability.
• Identify new business opportunities, including potential partnerships and product/service diversification.
• Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor performance to inform strategic decision-making.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, partners, and customers, to drive business growth.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including finance, and retail operations, to ensure alignment and successful implementation of business development plans.
• Monitor and assess the performance of assigned stores / areas, making adjustments as necessary to achieve desired results.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry regulations during business expansion efforts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field. Professional certifications in business development or retail management (preferred).
• 10 years in retail or business development. 3 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in business development, retail operations, and market analysis.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.