Business Development & Site Acquisition Manager – Retail / F&B Expansion

A prestigious and well-established UAE catering company, in partnership with a leading international premium coffee brand, is launching an exciting new retail expansion programme across Dubai and the UAE.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Business Development & Site Acquisition Manager to lead the identification, negotiation and acquisition of premium locations.

The initial objective is to secure and establish 20 compact premium coffee and food locations within 12–18 months, primarily within corporate office buildings and other high-quality, year-round locations.

This is a results-driven position. The successful candidate will be responsible for building a strong pipeline of opportunities and converting these into commercially attractive operating locations.

Key Responsibilities

·      Identify and secure suitable locations across Dubai and the UAE.

·      Develop relationships with landlords, developers, asset managers, FM companies and major corporate organisations.

·      Target office towers, business parks, healthcare facilities, universities, government/semi-government buildings and premium mixed-use developments.

·      Identify and develop multi-site opportunities with major property groups.

·      Assess locations based on building population, footfall, competition, demographics and commercial potential.

·      Present the concept professionally to landlords and corporate decision-makers.

·      Negotiate rental, revenue-share and other commercial terms.

·      Manage opportunities from initial contact through to signed agreement and opening.

·      Maintain and report on a structured site-acquisition pipeline.

·      Identify additional opportunities for office delivery, meeting catering and corporate catering within secured locations.

·      Work closely with senior management and operations to achieve rapid site openings.

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