SR. Development Manager

We are looking for a Sr. Development Manager for one of the Multinational F&B Firms, who will be based in Dubai, directly reporting to the Development Director.

• Be responsible for new store targets, Development income and new store weeks.
• Control and direct franchisees\' activities to ensure the right facility types open on time and according to the current Development Principles.
• Work with internal team to put in place a forward-thinking Development Strategy and gain partner buy-in and alignment
• Work with franchisees to develop an Asset Strategy
• Build a good rapport with the respective franchisees in the region and develop a positive team culture with the organization and the partners.
• Liaise with franchisees on approvals for all projects.
• Conduct random physical checks of sites for approval.
• Keep up to date with competitive actions, real-estate trends, and retail developments in the region.
• Conduct development training and support implementation of regional & corporate initiatives.
• Assist the CDO with Development Boards and other seminars.
• Drive for systematic market development ensuring we build stores that provide profitable returns and increase the equity of the brand.
• Align and coach franchise teams on market development principles and ensure that we maintain market leadership.

Requirements and Competencies

• 8+ years of experience in Business Development in retail
• Business and cultural experience in global market is required
• Turkish Language is a must
• Project management, process oriented
• At ease in with cross-functional responsibilities
• True ability to have an independent point of view in direct areas of responsibility
• You are able to influence/build relationships with all levels of management
• Communications, both upward and downward the organization
• Commercial acumen
• Autonomous, you manage complex business transactions with little supervision

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