Real Estate Manager

MAJID AL FUTTAIM; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great moments

Spread happiness

Global leadership

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim is seeking a Business Development Manager for MAF Retail, UAE Head Office, to drive growth in hypermarkets and supermarkets. The role focuses on identifying new market opportunities, expanding into new regions, and optimizing existing stores for profitability.

The ideal candidate will lead expansion projects, manage cross-functional teams, and coordinate with construction, legal, and marketing to ensure successful store launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, retail management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in business development, expansion, or a related role within hypermarkets and supermarkets.
• Proven track record of managing multiple expansion projects with revenue growth.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budget management, and strategic planning.
• Familiarity with real estate development, site selection, and lease negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough market research to identify growth markets, consumer trends, and competitive landscape.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive expansion strategy to increase presence in targeted regions.
• Analyze real estate opportunities, including site selection, lease negotiations, and acquisitions for new stores.
• Lead cross-functional teams in planning and execution of new store openings, ensuring projects are on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with construction, legal, and marketing teams to ensure smooth store launch processes.
• Develop and manage timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for expansion projects.
• Analyze financial performance of new and existing stores, providing insights to optimize profitability.
• Track ROI on expansion projects and report on financial performance to senior management.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Real estate

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Retail Management

Job description

JOB TITLE

Business Development Manager | MAF Retail | UAE Head Office

ROLE SUMMARY

The Manager - Business Development for the retail sector, specializing in hypermarkets and supermarkets, is responsible for driving the growth and expansion of the company’s retail footprint. This role focuses on identifying new market opportunities, overseeing the expansion into new geographic regions, and optimizing existing stores for maximum profitability. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in the hypermarket and supermarket industry, with a proven track record of managing large-scale retail projects and driving business growth through strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and organic growth.

ROLE PROFILE

• Conduct thorough market research to identify potential growth markets, consumer trends, and competitive landscape.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive expansion strategy to increase the company’s presence in targeted regions.
• Analyze real estate opportunities, including site selection, lease negotiations, and property acquisition for new store locations.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the planning and execution of new store openings, ensuring all projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with construction, legal, and marketing teams to ensure smooth store launch processes.
• Develop and manage timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for expansion projects.
• Analyze financial performance of new and existing stores, providing insights and recommendations to optimize profitability.
• Track ROI on expansion projects and report on financial performance to senior management.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Retail Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in business development, expansion, or a related role within the hypermarket and supermarket industry
• Proven track record of managing multiple expansion projects and achieving significant revenue growth.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budget management, and strategic planning.
• Familiarity with real estate development, site selection, and lease negotiations.

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.