JOB TITLE
Associate - Expansion | MAF Retail | Head Office KSA
Role Summary
Associate - Expansion is responsible for driving new business development projects for Majid Al Futtaim 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
- Support the executive team in the preparation of the market strategy on new developments.
- Evaluate and propose action plan to increase profitability and productivity.
- Evaluate local market and regional trends for the defined country.
- Perform competitor analysis and identify new business opportunities.
- Develop operational plans to ensure achievement of the retail expansion plan and targets set out.
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
- 3+ years in business development.
- Retail industry.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Outstanding needs analysis, positioning, business justification and closing skills.
- Strong negotiation 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 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.
