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Ref: KP561-332
Job description / Role
The Group Business Development Manager is responsible for acquiring new brands and conducting market studies on potential new markets.
Identifies potential brands, initiates and establishes contact with targeted companies.
Conducts and coordinates financial, commercial, operational and legal activities.
Validates brands and business models with Head of Departments and business units.
Negotiates commercial terms and works closely with legal counsel on franchise agreements.
Assesses opportunities of new venture and develops business plans. Conducts market studies and gathers intelligence on the macro environment of a potential new country, retail sector, consumer profile and competitive landscape.
Plans, directs, manages activities of assigned personnel, delegates assignments and provides guidance to help subordinates enhance work performance.
Requirements
Bachelors degree in Business Administration.
MBA is a plus.
Minimum 7-8 years of experience in a related field.
Fluent in English.
Proficient in MS Office.
Competencies:
Strategic thinking
Developing and motivating others
Driving and achieving results
Initiative
Communication
Commercial understanding
Customer focus
About the Company
Azadea Group is a premier fashion and lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 50 leading international franchise concepts across the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and Europe. Since its inception in 1978, the Group has grown a substantial chain of stores representing leading international brand names in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishing, sporting goods and multimedia.With over 11,000 employees, the company boasts a solid infrastructure overseeing more than 600 stores spread across 15 countries including Algeria, Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Ghana, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and United Arab Emirates.