Overview of the role:

The Business Development Analyst is responsible to lead the data and reporting of the opportunities funnel, identify new business models, assist in building the pipeline by developing market research studies and also support the execution of priority business ideas. This role will work in a fast-paced, start-up like environment and collaborate with internal strategic partners by deploying agile methodology to accelerate experimenting and bringing new solutions to the market.

What you will do:   

•   Provide research on Strategic Automotive Segments for Investment

•   Market sizing and growth forecasting

•   Profiling of potential target companies, Sector and Market Analysis

•   New product and service opportunities assessment

•   Build early view on deals/opportunities

•   Support Al Futtaim view on deals – internal synergies, commercial application

•   Data reporting activities for internal stakeholders

•   Management presentation materials

•   Create a funnel of future incubation ideas to develop and commercialise

•   Assist in continuous incubation ideation process to formulate new business concepts 

•   Evaluate the initial market potential of the defined ideas

•   Support business cases preparation to achieve the sign-off for the projects

•   Manage project budget management (dashboard)

•   Support new businesses implementation

•   Collaborate with business stakeholders to define the roadmap and corresponding go-to-market strategies

Skills

Required skills to be successful:

•   Researching and analytical skills

•   Presentation skills

•   Proactive and deadline driven

•   Strong interpersonal, team building, and negotiation skills

•   Excellent oral and written communication with strong ability to network

What equips you for the role:

•   Bachelor’s Degree in Business Analytics, Finance, or Accounting

•  Proficient in Microsoft Excel

•  1 year experience in a similar role