Group Real Estate Manager

Azadea Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Azadea Group is seeking a Group Real Estate Manager to lead the Real Estate department, identify prime markets with full amenities, and develop new business for Azadea’s brands across multiple countries.

The role requires coordinating with country managers and brand teams, negotiating terms with landlords, and delivering board-ready feasibility and lease documents on time for expansion projects. English fluency is essential; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field.
• 7 years of managerial experience in a related field and knowledge of project management principles.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic is a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Real Estate department and identify commercial areas with full amenities and utilities.
• Develop new business for Azadea’s target markets and potential locations across countries.
• Establish and maintain relationships with leasing directors and key accounts.
• Negotiate terms for new opportunities, renewals, and rent reductions with landlords.
• Coordinate with Country Managers, Heads of Divisions, and Brand Managers on projects.
• Prepare feasibility studies, SVRs, internal notes and lease reviews for board approval.
• Provide engineering and operations with accurate information for project delivery.
• Liaise with Legal to ensure agreements meet Azadea standards.
• Attend exhibitions and update market intelligence; train and motivate the team.

Skills

Managerial experience

Project management knowledge

MS Office proficiency

English fluency

Arabic language

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or any related field

Job description

The Group Real Estate Manager is responsible for leading the Real Estate department and identifying commercial areas with full amenities & utilities in all countries, for all brands. This includes developing new business for Azadea’s target market, and gathering information related to new markets & potential locations

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop the strategic direction of the brands’ expansion into the new markets by leading the market scouting process, searching for prospective locations, and handling potential company expansion Identify all current and future Real Estate requirements, to ensure that the company and the country's expansion plans are achieved
• Establish, enhance, and maintain strong relationships with leasing directors as well as with key account directors.
• Negotiate commercial terms for new opportunities, renewals, and rent reduction with strategic landlords while maintain alignment with the Real Estate strategy.
• Coordinate with Country Managers, Heads of Divisions, and Brand Managers on all existing and upcoming projects within the strategic landlord’s portfolio.
• Ensure all internal documentations (feasibilities, SVRs, internal notes, lease reviews, financial reports etc..) are well prepared and presented on time for board approval.
• Provide the Engineering and Operation Departments with accurate information, along with successful project delivery.
• Liaise with the Legal department to ensure all agreements are completed according to Azadea standards
• Attend exhibitions related to the industry, gather related information, and constantly update market intelligence
• Train, motivate and evaluate his/her team to ensure that the department has the necessary skill base and that staff are optimally motivated & enabled, to maximize their potential and their contribution to the business.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or any related field
• 7 years of managerial experience in a related field Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques and tools
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Fluency in English, Arabic is a major plus

* AZADEA is committed to equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, or any other classification.

* We aim to give our candidates the best experience possible. But due to the amount of applicants applying, we will only get in touch if you have been shortlisted for the role.