Business Developer

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Status: Full-time | Reporting to: General Manager MAIN MISSION: To provide the Group with qualified opportunities: acquisitions, startups, Padel One franchisees, and African brokerage deals. The BD is the engine of external growth, activating the network and securing deals before others. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Identifying and qualifying investment and growth opportunities Evaluating opportunities in the restaurant and retail sectors Developing and managing a network of business introducers and partners Managing franchise development in targeted regional markets Originating deals in French-speaking and emerging African markets Preparing investment files for Management Conducting commercial negotiations through to closing Representing the Group at key events and within influential networks Daily reporting to Management on the current pipeline of opportunities Desired Candidate Profile REQUIRED SKILLS Strong negotiation and closing skills Financial fundamentals (valuation, term sheets, M&A mechanics) Proficiency in CRM and pipeline management tools Operational knowledge of franchise development High-level executive communication skills Trilingual (French/English) Arabic preferred PROFILE SOUGHT Master's degree (business school, engineering school, or equivalent) 6 to 10 years of experience in Business Development, M&A, or franchise development Demonstrable track record of signed deals Strong autonomy and a hunter mentality International experience preferred Knowledge of the UAE/GCC market or Africa is a major asset Employment Type Full Time Company Industry Other Department / Functional Area Other Keywords NegotiationCommercial Development AssociateFranchisee DevelopmentFrench SpeakerArabic SpeakingFinancial Management Get real-time job updates only on our App