Business Development Director

Job description / Role

Responsible for re-branding, enhancing, developing and rolling out non-franchise owned concepts in the Middle East region by way of managing all development work related to brand positioning, concept image, the menu, operational standards, interior and exterior design, and other aspects of business concept and launch the brands in various markets as per The Companys strategic development plan

Strategic:

*Work closely with the CEO to identify:
*Opportunities for growth in existing brands
*Opportunities for securing additional brand franchises (regional or international) with potential for growth
*Opportunities for expansion of own brands regionally and internationally either through franchising, joint ventures or by opening own stores

Planning:

Create a mechanism whereby:
*Brand image assessment is performed and gaps identified
*Brand image enhancement steps are defined and resources and timelines specified
*Development plan to include brand name, trademark, logo, colors, acoustics, lighting, seating, menu and recipes, facility design and build, locations, brand positioning, marketing and brand story/legacy and message, roll out strategy

Operational:

* Implementation of brand development plans with a project management approach
* Managing the implementation process and handover completed projects to Operations
* Drafting and Maintaining Brand standard operating manual and franchising instructions and guidelines

Requirements

- Highly-Motivated and result-driven
- Creative and resourceful
- Project Management skills
- Team player
- Leader, communicator and business manager
- 10+ years experience
- Restaurant background preferred

About the Company

Operating out of the United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom, Red Diamond are focused on the market need for an executive search firm focusing on senior management and business leaders. We leave no stone unturned and are committed to working closely with our clients to ensure we find you the best and right fit talent the market place has to offer.

Our experience and supporting market research mean we are able to advise and consult on a broad and deep range of business critical issues relating to staffing, retention, motivational techniques, testing, training and development and current salary surveys amongst others.

With over 25 years of industry experience we are one of the strongest teams of professionals operating. But don’t just take our word for it; take a look at our testimonials page where you can hear first-hand why our clients come back to us time and time again.

Our clients / business partners always receive the personal touch and we do whatever it takes to understand your company, really getting to know what kind of people will service your organisation for the long term. Our candidates are our most important asset and we do what is required to coach them through a process that can often be both life changing and emotional.

We do not merely find jobs for people we help them build their career. Whether a one off key placement or undertaking executive search and project management for larger scale recruitment drives, Red Diamond deliver.

If your organisation needs to find the right people then contact us today.