Leasing - Business Development Manager

• Identify local market for business and brand expansions. • Assists in definition of the expansion scope and monitors delivery of the Real Estate's goals and objectives. • Develops the phasing schedules for real estate developments based on financial viability, market trends and development's overall vision. • Identifies potential markets in all regions and for all brands. • Analyses potential project finance options and provides recommendations as required, in coordination with the Finance department. • Manages process to ensure all agreements are complete according to the Company standards. • Provides recommendations as required, monitors time, cost and scope related to the expansion to ensure targets are met. • Develops detailed lease agreements, lease terms, cost, rent, utilities and facilities for commercial and retail units in line with the development's sustainability targets and vision. • Develops and documents framework to guide feasibility development and market studies. • Concludes lease negotiations at acceptable/market-related levels. Develops relationships with landlords and developers. • Produces related and essential reports. • Coordinates with Brand Managers to understand current international brand locations for strategic business and marketing plans for the respective brands and territories. • Coordinates with key personnel in respective territories to resolve any disputes or issues. English - Fluent / Excellent Arabic - Fluent / Excellent Own a Car Any Have Driving License Any Job Skills • Proven previous experience in the field of Business Development. • Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic is a must. • Strong presentation skills. • Good planning and organizing skills. • Strong business analysis skills. • Good report writing skills. • Deciding and initiating action. • Working with people. • Persuading and influencing. • Presenting and communicating information. • Delivering results and meeting customers' expectations. • Coping with pressure and setbacks. • Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking. About The Company Cobalt Abu Dhabi is part of a leading international recruitment provider with offices in Europe, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand. Cobalt offers high quality HR consultancy, executive search, contingency recruitment and Emiratization services in Abu Dhabi and the wider MENA Region. It works extensively within the fields of Construction & Engineering, Banking & Finance and HR & Business Support.Contributing to the region’s development, we play a key role in identifying and attracting the very best talent to ensure the region’s potential is realized. We also understand the importance of Emiratization in ensuring the long-term success of the UAE economy and have therefore pro-actively developed a strong network of UAE Nationals within our specialist areas.#J-18808-Ljbffr