Business Development Manager - Retail Growth

GMG Gulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

GMG Gulf in Dubai seeks a Business Development Manager - Retail Growth to drive expansion of SuperCare’s retail presence in the UAE. You will identify opportunities, build partnerships, and coordinate with finance, operations, and suppliers to deliver measurable growth.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, market analysis, and cross-functional leadership to increase market share and profitability within a dynamic retail environment. On-site in Dubai is required.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in retail or business development.
• 3 years of leadership experience in a management role.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategies to expand SuperCare's retail presence and profitability.
• Identify new business opportunities and potential partnerships.
• Evaluate market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, partners, customers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with finance, retail operations, and internal teams to implement plans.
• Monitor performance across stores/areas and adjust as needed to meet objectives.
• Support expansion initiatives while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects across commercial and operational priorities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Business development

Retail operations

Market analysis

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

Professional certification in business development or retail management (preferred)

Job description

Business Development Manager - Retail Growth Job Snapshot Role: Business Development Manager - Retail Growth Location: Dubai, UAE Industry: Retail Function: Business Development Experience: 10 years in retail or business development, including 3 years in a leadership role Job Type: Full Time

Position Overview GMG is seeking a Business Development Manager - Retail Growth in Dubai, UAE to drive the growth and expansion of the SuperCare business development portfolio. The role focuses on identifying commercially viable opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, evaluating market and consumer trends, and supporting initiatives that increase retail presence, market share, and profitability. The position requires close collaboration with finance, retail operations, suppliers, partners, and other stakeholders to turn business development plans into measurable results.

Job Details Country: UAE City: Dubai Industry: Retail Function: Business Development Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Execute business development strategies designed to expand SuperCare 's retail presence and improve profitability.
• Identify new business opportunities, including potential partnerships and diversification of products or services.
• Evaluate market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor performance to support strategic business decisions.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with suppliers, business partners, customers, and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with finance, retail operations, and other internal teams to align and implement business development plans.
• Monitor the performance of assigned stores and areas and recommend adjustments where required to achieve business objectives.
• Support expansion initiatives while maintaining compliance with company policies, applicable legal requirements, and industry regulations.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects involving multiple commercial and operational priorities.

Functional and Technical Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making capability.
• Business development and retail operations expertise.
• Market and competitor analysis skills.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Financial acumen covering budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional projects.
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor 's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Professional certification in business development or retail management is preferred.

Experience

• 10 years of experience in retail or business development.
• 3 years of experience in a leadership role.