Projects Associate Full-time Job

ROLE PROFILE

Evaluate and propose action plan to increase profitability and productivity also evaluating local market and regional trends for the defined country

Develop operational plans to ensure achievement of the retail expansion plan and targets set out and work cross functionally with sales and marketing or related department, to turn “consumer needs” to actionable business development proposals

Provide inputs on expansion, leasing, procurement and asset management strategies, continuously looking into cost efficiency and guaranteeing set quality standards

Interact with management on all steps leading to potential projects and oversee and ensure sourcing of suitable locations in shopping malls or standalone locations in line with retail concepts

Participate in conducting feasibility studies to assess proposed initiatives

Provide inputs for land and asset acquisitions suitable for retail projects when required

Approve selected services providers, building companies and contractors, based on the set policies and procedures while assuring consideration planned budgets and timings

Ensure continuous and smooth coordination between internal departments to ensure all activities are carried out in a timely, accurate and consistent manner

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or equivalent

MBA in the same field preferred

5+ years' in business development,

Retail industry is a plus

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Outstanding needs analysis, positioning, business justification and closing skills

Founded in 1992, Majid Al Futtaim is the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
A remarkable business success story, Majid Al Futtaim started from one mans vision to transform the face of shopping, entertainment and leisure to create great moments for everyone, every day. It has since grown into one of the United Arab Emirates most respected and successful businesses spanning 15 international markets, employing more than 43,000 people, and obtaining the highest credit rating (BBB) among privately-held corporates in the region.
Majid Al Futtaim owns and operates 25 shopping malls, 13 hotels and four mixed-use communities, with further developments underway in the region. The shopping malls portfolio includes Mall of the Emirates, Mall of Egypt, City Centre malls, My City Centre neighbourhood centres, and four community malls which are in joint venture with the Government of Sharjah. The Company is the exclusive franchisee for Carrefour in 37 markets across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, and operates a portfolio of more than 270 outlets in 15 countries.
Majid Al Futtaim operates more than 400 VOX Cinemas screens and 36 Magic Planet family entertainment centres across the region. In addition to iconic leisure and entertainment facilities such as Ski Dubai, Orbi Dubai and Ski Egypt, among others. The Company is parent to the consumer finance company 'Najm', and a Fashion and Home retail business representing international brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch, AllSaints, lululemon athletica, Crate & Barrel and Maisons du Monde. In addition, Majid Al Futtaim operates Enova, a facility and energy management company, through a joint venture operation with Veolia, a global leader in optimised environment resource management. The Company also owns the rights to The LEGO Store and American Girl in the Middle East and operates in the food and beverage industry through a partnership with Gourmet Gulf.