Leasing - Business Development Manager

Cobalt Abu Dhabi; Doha; On-site; QAR 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Abu Dhabi in Doha is looking for a skilled Business Development professional. The role involves identifying markets for business expansion, developing phasing schedules for real estate projects, and analyzing finance options. Fluency in both English and Arabic is essential, along with proven experience in business development. Strong presentation and analysis skills are required. The position offers an opportunity to drive brand growth across various regions while managing strategic relationships.

Qualifications

• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Fluent in written and spoken Arabic.
• Proven previous experience in Business Development.

Responsibilities

• Identify local market for business and brand expansions.
• Assist in definition of the expansion scope and monitor delivery of the Real Estate's goals.
• Develop phasing schedules for real estate based on financial viability.
• Analyze potential project finance options and provide recommendations.
• Manage the process to ensure agreements are complete according to standards.
• Provide recommendations and monitor time, cost, and scope.
• Develop and document a framework for feasibility and market studies.
• Conclude lease negotiations and develop relationships with landlords.
• Produce related reports.
• Coordinate with Brand Managers for strategic business and marketing plans.
• Resolve disputes or issues with key personnel.

Skills

Strong presentation skills

Good planning and organizing skills

Strong business analysis skills

Good report writing skills

Deciding and initiating action

Working with people

Persuading and influencing

Presenting and communicating information

Delivering results and meeting customers' expectations

Coping with pressure and setbacks

Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking

Job description

Responsibilities

• Identify local market for business and brand expansions.
• Assist in definition of the expansion scope and monitor delivery of the Real Estate's goals and objectives.
• Develop the phasing schedules for real estate developments based on financial viability, market trends and the development's overall vision.
• Identify potential markets in all regions and for all brands.
• Analyze potential project finance options and provide recommendations as required, in coordination with the Finance department.
• Manage the process to ensure all agreements are complete according to the Company standards.
• Provide recommendations as required, monitor time, cost and scope related to the expansion to ensure targets are met.
• Develop detailed lease agreements, lease terms, cost, rent, utilities and facilities for commercial and retail units in line with the development's sustainability targets and vision.
• Develop and document a framework to guide feasibility development and market studies.
• Conclude lease negotiations at acceptable/market-related levels and develop relationships with landlords and developers.
• Produce related and essential reports.
• Coordinate with Brand Managers to understand current international brand locations for strategic business and marketing plans for the respective brands and territories.
• Coordinate with key personnel in respective territories to resolve any disputes or issues.

Qualifications

• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Fluent in written and spoken Arabic.
• Proven previous experience in Business Development.

Job Skills

• Strong presentation skills.
• Good planning and organizing skills.
• Strong business analysis skills.
• Good report writing skills.
• Deciding and initiating action.
• Working with people.
• Persuading and influencing.
• Presenting and communicating information.
• Delivering results and meeting customers' expectations.
• Coping with pressure and setbacks.
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking.

Requirements

• Own a car: Any.
• Have a driving license: Any.