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The role assumes accountability for a diverse portfolio, delivering business development functions to ensure profitability and consistent execution of Group property standards. The role applies strong negotiation and client relationship management skills to build sustainable and long-term property networks while capitalising on viable business development opportunities and new and emerging business prospects. The role reports to the Divisional Business Development Manager and works closely with the operational management team to understand and execute strategic business requirements.\nWhat you'll do\nNetwork and uncover viable business development opportunities\nInvestigate the viability of current old properties and buildings. \nInvestigate open space and empty properties where developments can take place. \nInvestigate the state and condition of old shops that need to be refurbished. \nInvestigate leads from contacts and determine its viability. \nLiaise and network with property owners, developers and agents for business development leads. \nProactively evaluate competitor and market activities for emerging opportunities, define potential risks or constraints and propose best options in the interest of the Group. \nResearch new properties to be used for business development purposes in order to minimise risk\nResearch new properties thoroughly that are to be used for business development purposes, ensuring all potential risks are proactively mitigated. \nInvestigate all aspects related to the development, viability and profitability of shopping centres and areas including the position and status, business rights, zoning and title limitations. \nLiaise with market researchers to establish turnover rates for the shopping centre and area. \nAnticipate and investigate any other detail that might affect future viability and profitability. \nProactively pursue viable business opportunities in assigned portfolio and make recommendations where opportunities exist within the broader property function. \nKeep abreast of the latest trends and developments in the assigned portfolio and continually identify ways to add value to own portfolio and the broader property function. \nProvide a persuasive and solid business case of business development projects\nConsolidate all research data and provide actionable insights that enables operational management teams to make informed business decisions. \nPresent and communicate findings to the operational management team to enable them to conduct proper viability studies (ROI). \nProvide comprehensive feedback on any questions related to property. \nConduct additional research on the property based on the operational team’s feedback or queries. \nPlay an active role in any required team, departmental and corporate project and planning processes.? \nNegotiate optimal lease agreement to the benefit of the Group\nCommunicate constantly with the property owner, developer, and/or agent, ensuring a high level of consistency and value delivery within the portfolio.? \nNegotiate on and ensure optimal lease agreements (e.g.: CPI increase, amount per square metre etc.). \nObtain Board resolution before making a final offer to the landlord. \nSign the final offer with the landlord, and record the agreement. \nCollaborate with the operational management team on any redevelopments or refurbishing required. \nTeam Mentoring and Support\nSupport and/or mentor new and emerging team members in understanding and embedding sound property standards and business practices in their respective areas. \nProvide specialist expertise to the team and cross-functional partners as required, supporting with complex problems and guiding on business standards. \nWhat you bring\nDegree in Finance, Property Studies, Business, Legal, Town Planning or a related field.\n +5 years’ experience in a similar capacity or role, managing a sizeable portfolio along with demonstrable experience in property development, property scouting and business expansion.\nWell-developed knowledge of the property retail market with a strong understanding of retail store layout, store viabilities and shopping centre design.\nWell-developed understanding and practical application of governance, regulation and financial aspects of a properties functon.\nExperience in the commercial property market.\nKnowledge of contract law principles.\nAbility to travel extensively and at short notice as per operational requirements.\nStrong proficiency with MS Office 365.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4691,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-03T14:36:50Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":3,"expected_fill_days":24,"reasons":["conf:1","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-07T05:47:15Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/shoprite-business-development-manager","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/shoprite-business-development-manager.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-08T00:19:58Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":292,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":4708,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-09T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":2726191},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=2726191"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fshoprite-business-development-manager"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fshoprite-business-development-manager"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fshoprite-business-development-manager"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/shoprite-business-development-manager\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fshoprite-business-development-manager"}]}