Business Development Manager– Automation & Market Development

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Business Development Manager – Automation & Market Development to support market expansion, retail growth, and executive operations. This role works closely with the CEO and supports business development initiatives, market intelligence, retail expansion, investment coordination, and executive administration across multiple portfolio companies.

The ideal candidate will have strong UAE market knowledge, excellent professional networks, and the ability to manage strategic, operational, and confidential responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesMarket Intelligence & Business Development

• Monitor and provide regular updates on current UAE market standards, trends, and competitor activity.
• Maintain strong knowledge of public business exhibitions, trade fairs, and industry events relevant to automation, retail, and commercial sectors.
• Track new mall openings, commercial developments, and upcoming retail destinations across the UAE.
• Maintain detailed understanding of business communities, malls, free zones, and commercial areas.
• Identify potential business opportunities, partnerships, and expansion prospects.

Retail & Portfolio Operations Support

• Provide executive-level support for operations across multiple retail brands and portfolio companies.
• Assist in identifying, evaluating, and shortlisting strategic locations for retail and commercial investments.
• Coordinate documentation, approvals, licensing, tenancy contracts, and execution for new store openings and expansions.
• Monitor timelines, milestones, and deliverables for store launches, brand rollouts, and operational readiness.

CEO Office & Executive Support

• Manage and prioritize the CEO’s calendar, meetings, appointments, and daily schedule across multiple portfolio companies.
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, coordinate attendees, and ensure timely follow-ups.
• Act as the primary gatekeeper for the CEO, handling calls, emails, and correspondence professionally.
• Execute and track CEO-assigned tasks, ensuring deadlines and priorities are met.
• Prepare board-level presentations, reports, agendas, and minutes of meetings, with accurate follow-up on action items.

Investment & Business Support

• Assist the CEO with investment-related activities, documentation, and coordination with advisors and stakeholders.
• Support due diligence processes by organizing data, reports, contracts, and background documentation.
• Track investment opportunities, portfolio performance updates, and key milestones for CEO review.
• Coordinate with legal teams, finance, auditors, consultants, and advisors on agreements, approvals, and structures.

Travel, Visa & International Coordination

• Manage complex domestic and international travel arrangements for the CEO.
• Handle business travel visa applications for multiple countries, ensuring compliance with regulations and timelines.
• Coordinate overseas meetings, site visits, exhibitions, and investment discussions.
• Prepare travel itineraries, briefing notes, and schedules.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Liaise with investors, landlords, government authorities, bankers, and senior executives.
• Utilize strong professional connections within Dubai and the UAE to support approvals, negotiations, and business processes.
• Represent the CEO in meetings or communications when required, maintaining professionalism and discretion.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with high-end profiles, partners, and strategic contacts.

Strategic & Operational Excellence

• Anticipate CEO requirements and proactively manage priorities.
• Track critical deadlines, commitments, and action items across business units.
• Prepare executive dashboards, summaries, and briefing notes for decision-making.
• Support special projects, confidential initiatives, and ad-hoc assignments.

Confidentiality & Compliance

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding investment strategies, financial data, contracts, and sensitive discussions.
• Handle all information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in Business Development, Market Research, Executive Support, or Operations (UAE experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of UAE business landscape, malls, exhibitions, and commercial developments and Connetion with More people is very important for the Role
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Proficiency in MS Office / Google Workspace, presentations, and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: AED8,000.00 - AED12,000.00 per month