Assistant Manager - Real Estate

About noon

noon, the region's leading consumer commerce platform. On December 12th, 2017, noon launched its consumer platform in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, expanding to Egypt in February 2019. The noon ecosystem of services now includes marketplaces for food delivery, quick-commerce, fintech, and fashion. noon is a work in progress; we’re six years in, but only 5% done.

Noon's fastest hyper-local delivery platform, Noon Minutes offers a localized assortment of FMCG & grocery products with delivery within 15-minutes. Currently live across the UAE and KSA offering thousands of products to customers in record time.

noon’s mission: Ring every doorbell, everyday.

What you'll do:

Team noon has some of the fastest, smartest, and hardest-working people we've encountered. With a young, aggressive, and talented team, we're driving major missions forward.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Property Scouting & Acquisition:

• Identify and secure strategically located properties for Noon Minutes expansion across multiple Emirates.
• Conduct site visits, market research, and feasibility studies to assess potential locations.
• Negotiate lease terms, rental agreements, and other property-related contracts with landlords and real estate agencies.

2) Market Intelligence & Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with top real estate agencies, landlords, and property developers to stay ahead of market opportunities.
• Develop a robust pipeline of available properties that align with Noon Minutes’ expansion strategy.
• Keep up to date with market trends, rental fluctuations, and government regulations impacting real estate acquisition.

3) Target Achievement & Reporting:

• Achieve weekly and monthly targets for securing new properties based on the company’s growth plans.
• Track and report progress on property acquisitions, lease negotiations, and market opportunities.
• Work closely with internal teams (Operations, Finance, Legal) to ensure smooth onboarding of new locations.

What you'll need:

Educational Qualifications

• Experience: 3-5 years in real estate, retail expansion, or property scouting within the UAE.
• Network: Strong connections with leading real estate agencies, brokers, and landlords.
• Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to negotiate favorable lease terms and rental agreements.
• Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of UAE’s real estate landscape, especially commercial properties.
• Target-Driven: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and consistently meet acquisition targets.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus).

Who will excel?

• We’re looking for people with high standards, who understand that hard work matters.
• You need to be relentlessly resourceful and operate with a deep bias for action.
• We need people with the courage to be fiercely original.
• noon is not for everyone; readiness to adapt, pivot, and learn is essential.