Commercial Property Development Manager

Job description / Role

Our client is seeking an experienced "Commercial Property Development Manager" within the auto-motive industry. The client is focused on selling luxury car brands in the UAE and is looking to expand into new areas hence the need for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities:
- Source deals and land, facilitate the development market area plans and long term strategies, including site selection criteria to ensure opportunities for new locations and new markets.
- Obtain construction financing and formulate exit strategies, establish financial merit includes (pro-forma, budget, profit, risk etc).
- Develop and maintain relationships and networks with retailers, developers, brokers and landlords to facilitate an effective long-term relationship and create a positive position for our organization.
- Evaluate demographics, market and site conditions and analyze competition.
- Negotiate terms and conditions of new and existing real estate leases; review contracts for accurate representation of agreements, timelines, easements, signage rights and costs.
- Prepare comprehensive market analysis presentations to present to CEO and Board of Directors.
- Analyze market data and make recommendations regarding new markets to enter.
- Prepare and present site packs for proposed new locations.
- Work cross functionally with legal, design, construction and operations to achieve real estate development goals.
- Continually keep abreast of market and industry trends, economics and legal parameters.
- Identify and attend tradeshows and other business functions to keep abreast of developments in the marketplace.
- Work closely with the Marketing department to design and execute pre-agreed strategies built around developing new business growth
- Interface with existing strategic customers to solidify mutual expectations of performance and growth
- Define and follow up of yearly targets and objectives
- Deliver accurate business reports
- Develop and help manage client communication tools such as the corporate website with Marketing

Requirements

- Degree or MBA from a recognized and reputable institution or equivalent
- 10-15 years work experience in real estate property management experience within the UAE
- Fluency in Arabic and English
- Communicate professionally and effectively with senior management, internal and external partners, construction managers, architects, attorneys etc.
- Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Attention to detail and effective time management.
- Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Strong financial analytical skills and knowledge.
- Strong working knowledge of lease and contract terms and conditions.
- Proven negotiation skills.
- Team player with strong work ethics and a willingness to go the extra mile to get things done.
- Cultural sensitivity is a must

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.