Senior Manager - Business Development

Apparel Career Site Open · verified Oct 10, 2026

On-site Riyadh Full-time Senior Business Development

At a glance

Senior Business Development role at Apparel Career Site. Riyadh · full-time.

Pay not stated

RoleBusiness Development

SenioritySenior

LocationRiyadh

WorkplaceOn-site

EmploymentFull-time

PostedOct 8, 2026 · 2d ago

Role brief

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What you'll do

Set the acquisition and expansion plan for retail sectors, then pursue international brands for franchise deals
Assess opportunities through market research, competitive analysis, business cases and financial feasibility work
Build ties with brand principals, investors and franchise partners, then lead negotiations through contract signing
Coordinate acquired-brand onboarding with legal, finance, strategy and retail operations teams
Track active deals and support leadership with acquisition insights, forecasts and integration planning

What you bring

Ten to twelve years in business development or retail expansion roles
A record of sourcing, negotiating and closing major brand partnerships while meeting target-store KPIs
Experience coordinating work across departments and improving brand visibility, customer engagement or franchise performance

Who this fits

This senior role suits someone focused on international retail brand acquisition, franchise growth and expansion. It is based on-site in Riyadh.

From the employer

Objective:

This position is responsible for identifying and securing high-potential international retail brands for the Group’s portfolio. The role focuses on driving growth through brand acquisition, franchise development, and market expansion across key retail segments, ensuring strategic alignment with the company’s commercial and operational goals.

Key Responsibility:

Lead the development and execution of the brand acquisition and expansion strategy across targeted retail sectors.
Identify potential global brands for franchise opportunities across categories such as Fashion, Beauty, F&B, Sports, and Home.
Manage end-to-end brand acquisition processes including opportunity evaluation, business case preparation, and financial feasibility studies.
Conduct in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify white space opportunities and recommend new business ventures.
Build strategic relationships with global brand principals, investors, and franchise partners to source and secure commercial partnerships.
Define negotiation strategies and lead deal structuring, terms finalization, and contract closure in collaboration with legal and finance teams.
Monitor global retail trends, new brand launches, and consumer preferences to align business development activities with market demand.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Strategy, and Retail Operations teams to ensure seamless onboarding and market launch of acquired brands.
Support the Chairman and Executive Leadership with strategic input and insights related to potential acquisitions and franchise opportunities.
Participate in global retail conferences, trade shows, and industry events to represent Apparel Group and scout for emerging brand opportunities.
Drive internal alignment by providing clear communication, timelines, and updates on all active business development projects.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and post-acquisition integration planning to ensure successful ramp-up of newly acquired businesses.

Desired Experience:

10-12 years of progressive experience in business development or retail expansion roles.
Proven success in driving high-level cross-functional collaboration across departments.
Demonstrated ability to enhance brand visibility, customer engagement, and franchise performance.
Strong track record in identifying, negotiating, and closing high-impact brand partnerships and exceeding business KPIs for target stores.