Assistant Manager – Business Development

Americana Restaurants; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Food & Beverage sector is seeking an Assistant Manager for Business Development. This role is crucial in identifying growth opportunities and executing expansion strategies across a diverse portfolio of restaurant brands. You will leverage financial insights and data analysis while collaborating with various teams to ensure successful project delivery. The position offers a dynamic environment where your analytical skills and strategic thinking will drive scalable value. If you are passionate about business development and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in business development or corporate strategy.
• Strong command of financial modeling and P&L analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and track development projects with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Analyze performance data and market trends for actionable insights.

Skills

Business Development

Financial Modeling

P&L Analysis

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

MBA

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field; MBA is an advantage.
• 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).