Assistant Manager Business Development

Americana Restaurants; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Sharjah is seeking an Assistant Manager – Business Development. This role is essential for identifying growth opportunities, managing development projects, and collaborating across departments. Candidates should have 4-6 years of experience in business development or corporate strategy within the Food & Beverage sector. Strong analytical and project management skills are required, along with proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis tools.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in business development, corporate strategy, or commercial finance.
• Strong command of financial modeling and investment evaluation tools.
• Proven ability to manage diverse stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead and track development projects with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze performance data and market trends for actionable insights.
• Prepare management reports and dashboards for KPI tracking.

Skills

Financial modeling

P&L analysis

Analytical thinking

Project management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

IIM/IIT degree

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Purpose

The Assistant Manager – Business Development plays a pivotal role in identifying and supporting new growth opportunities across our iconic portfolio of restaurant brands. The role will support the evaluation, planning, and execution of business expansion strategies—leveraging financial insights, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to drive scalable value.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead and track development projects in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders—including Real Estate, Finance, Operations, and Legal—to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Data & Insights: Analyze internal performance data, market trends, and competitive intelligence to generate actionable insights that inform the development pipeline and decision-making.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to support deal structuring, contract alignment, and project feasibility. Facilitate strong communication across functions to ensure alignment.
• Performance Monitoring: Post-launch, track and evaluate project performance and ROI, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Franchisor Management: Key interface with franchisor, responsible for driving initiatives to achieve new build and remodel development agreements. Build & maintain strong relationships with franchisor, assisting in troubleshooting challenges & ensuring compliance to brand protocols.
• Reporting: Prepare management reports & dashboards to support KPI tracking and distill insights from large stream of data.

Qualification & Experience

• IIM/IIT degree desirable.
• 4–6 years of experience in business development, corporate strategy, or commercial finance within the Food & Beverage, Retail, or Hospitality sector.
• Strong command of financial modeling, P&L analysis, and investment evaluation tools.
• Highly skilled in problem solving, analytical thinking, and project management.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience in development, franchising, or real estate feasibility is a plus but not required.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and data tools (Power BI, Tableau preferred).