Assistant BD Manager (Relocate to Dubai)

Assistant Business Development Manager (Relocate to Dubai)

Location: Relocate to Dubai

Industry: Lifestyle retail group specializing in multi-brand consumer goods across MENA, Africa, and Asia

Company Overview

Our client is a fastgrowing lifestyle retail conglomerate headquartered in Dubai and operating thousands of stores across the MENA, African, and Asian markets. With a diverse portfolio of popular consumer lifestyle brands, the organization is recognized for its customercentric approach, longterm business vision, and commitment to operational excellence.

Its business is built on sustainable growth, strong partner relationships, and a peoplefirst culture that drives innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Role Purpose

We are seeking an Assistant Business Development Manager to support business expansion efforts across Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. This role involves driving market analysis, supporting strategic initiatives, and coordinating closely with crossfunctional teams to ensure aligned execution of business development plans. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to build relationships that support regional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of business development strategies targeting Thailand markets
• Conduct market research, analyze competitive landscapes, and identify potential commercial opportunities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders such as partners, clients, and industry influencers
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams to align business strategies and ensure cohesive execution
• Assist in sales and marketing initiatives including lead generation, proposal preparation, and campaign coordination
• Track business development metrics, prepare reports, and identify opportunities for optimization
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency and operational performance within the business development function

Requirements

• University degree or higher
• Experience within the beauty or related consumergoods industry is a plus
• Has >5 years of experience in Retail business, New Business Development experience is preferred
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Strong organizational and timemanagement capabilities
• Adaptability to fastpaced, dynamic environments
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Must hold a valid Thai passport and be eligible to travel within APAC without restrictions