Network Development Manager - Automotive

Job Role: To own the end-to-end development of new business sites and market locations across the Group's automotive, industrial machinery, and value-added services portfolio — from site scoping and feasibility through design, contracting, construction oversight, and cross-functional launch readiness — ensuring consistent, brand-compliant, on-time delivery across Syria today and new African markets as the Group expands. Key Accountabilities: • Scope and evaluate candidate sites/locations and lead development of the supporting business plan • Drive feasibility studies through to approval with relevant internal stakeholders • Coordinate design development and sign-off for each site • Lead contract negotiation and execution with landlords, contractors, and other third parties • Select and manage contractors through to construction completion, overseeing progress from a business/commercial perspective rather than technical project management • Coordinate IT, marketing, and operations teams to ensure full readiness ahead of site launch • Own post-launch monitoring of OEM/brand standards compliance at each live site • For Africa, take ownership of the full development lifecycle once Business Development has confirmed the partner and location • Contribute to the Group's broader network expansion strategy and market prioritization • Build and maintain relationships with local authorities, landlords, and contractor networks in each market • Standardize processes and lessons learned across sites to improve delivery speed and consistency Knowledge / Skill Area: • Business case and feasibility development for new sites/locations • Multi-project coordination across parallel, interdependent workstreams • Site/location evaluation from a commercial and operational perspective • Non-technical oversight of design and construction processes • OEM/principal brand standards and compliance requirements • Regulatory and approval processes across Syria and target African markets • IT infrastructure and marketing readiness requirements for site launch • Contract and commercial-legal fundamentals • Financial acumen sufficient to evaluate and present business cases Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred • 8-12 years of experience in network/market expansion, project development, or business development • Background in automotive, industrial equipment, or multi-site retail/distribution preferred, not mandatory • Prior experience in emerging or frontier markets (Africa, MENA) strongly preferred • Strong stakeholder management, project coordination, and commercial acumen • Willingness and ability to travel extensively across current and prospective markets • Preferably Arabic speaker who can comfortably visit tough markets Show more Show less

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred. 8-12 years of experience in network/market expansion, project development, or business development. Background in automotive, industrial equipment, or multi-site retail/distribution preferred, not mandatory. Prior experience in emerging or frontier markets (Africa, MENA) strongly preferred. Strong stakeholder management, project coordination, and commercial acumen. Willingness and ability to travel extensively across current and prospective markets. Preferably Arabic speaker who can comfortably visit tough markets.

Scope and evaluate candidate sites/locations and lead development of the supporting business plan; Drive feasibility studies through to approval with relevant internal stakeholders; Coordinate design development and sign-off for each site; Lead contract negotiation and execution with landlords, contractors, and other third parties; Select and manage contractors through to construction completion, overseeing progress from a business/commercial perspective rather than technical project management; Coordinate IT, marketing, and operations teams to ensure full readiness ahead of site launch; Own post-launch monitoring of OEM/brand standards compliance at each live site; For Africa, take ownership of the full development lifecycle once Business Development has confirmed the partner and location; Contribute to the Group's broader network expansion strategy and market prioritization; Build and maintain relationships with local authorities, landlords, and contractor networks in each market; Standardize processes and lessons learned across sites to improve delivery speed and consistency.