UAE National- Projects Associate

Majid Al Futtaim invites you to join us in our quest to create great moments for everyone, everyday! We are the leading shopping mall, residential communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, serving over 560 million visitors a year. For the past two decades, we have shaped the consumer landscape across the region, transforming the way people shop, live and play, while maintaining a strong sustainability track record and the largest mall in the world to attain LEED Gold EBOM Certification. We have over 45,000 team members in 17 international markets representing over 100 nationalities – all keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do. If you enjoy being BOLD, PASSIONATE and TOGETHER, then Majid Al Futtaim is the destination for you.

JOB TITLE
Associate – Business Development - UAE National | MAF Retail | Retail HO - UAE

ROLE SUMMARY
The Associate – Business Development is responsible for driving new business development projects for MAF Retail in order to achieve sustainable growth. The role holder is also responsible for preparing the overall plans and managing the local implementation of the MAF Retail strategy ensuring timely and proper implementation of assigned projects.

ROLE PROFILE

• Evaluate and propose action plan to increase profitability and productivity also evaluating local market and regional trends for the defined country
• Develop operational plans to ensure achievement of the retail expansion plan and targets set out and work cross functionally with sales and marketing or related department, to turn “consumer needs” to actionable business development proposals
• Provide inputs on expansion, leasing, procurement and asset management strategies, continuously looking into cost efficiency and guaranteeing set quality standards
• Interact with management on all steps leading to potential projects and oversee and ensure sourcing of suitable locations in shopping malls or standalone locations in line with retail concepts
• Participate in conducting feasibility studies to assess proposed initiatives
• Provide inputs for land and asset acquisitions suitable for retail projects when required
• Approve selected services providers, building companies and contractors, based on the set policies and procedures while assuring consideration planned budgets and timings
• Ensure continuous and smooth coordination between internal departments to ensure all activities are carried out in a timely, accurate and consistent manner

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or equivalent
• MBA in the same field preferred
• 5+ years' in business development,
• Retail industry is a plus
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Outstanding needs analysis, positioning, business justification and closing skills

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 from any country in the world for 30 days a year.
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 50,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.