Business Development Manager

Details

Closing Date2026/11/02

Reference NumberSHO261023-5

Job TitleBusiness Development Manager

Job TypeFull Time

Location - CountrySouth Africa

Location - ProvinceGauteng

Location - Town or CityCenturion

Job CategoryOther

About the roleThe purpose of the Properties Business Development Manager III is to manage the most complex, high-value, and commercially sensitive property opportunities within the portfolio. The role provides advanced specialist expertise in feasibility assessment, negotiation, and transaction execution, while supporting the Business Development Lead with insight, recommendations, and subject matter expertise on challenging opportunities.

What you'll doComplex Opportunity Management

• Lead the assessment and delivery of complex property opportunities with multiple stakeholders, dependencies, or commercial considerations.

• Manage opportunities involving significant investment value, complexity, or risk.

• Resolve unique property challenges requiring advanced commercial judgement.

• Develop practical solutions where established approaches may not fully address business requirements.

Advanced Feasibility and Due Diligence

• Lead detailed commercial, property, and operational assessments.

• Challenge assumptions and validate investment recommendations.

• Identify complex risks and mitigation actions.

• Ensure recommendations are supported by robust analysis and evidence.

Complex Negotiations

• Lead high-value and commercially sensitive negotiations.

• Resolve difficult commercial issues impacting transaction viability.

• Support negotiation strategies for significant opportunities.

• Structure agreements that optimise commercial outcomes while balancing risk.

Specialist Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with senior internal stakeholders on significant opportunities.

• Build and maintain relationships with key developers, investors, landlords, and property partners.

• Influence decision-making through credible commercial recommendations.

• Represent the property function during complex transaction discussions.

Functional Expertise

• Act as a specialist resource for complex property matters.

• Support capability development by sharing expertise with BDM I and BDM II roles.

• Contribute specialist insights to portfolio reviews and opportunity prioritisation.

• Support continuous improvement of property development practices and standards.

What you bringQualifications and Experience

• Degree in Property Studies, Real Estate, Town Planning, Finance, Business, Legal, or a related field.

• 5-6 years’ experience in retail property development, acquisitions, leasing, or business development.

• Extensive experience managing complex property transactions.

• Advanced negotiation and commercial assessment expertise.

• Strong understanding of retail network growth and property economics.

• Must have relevant clothing or fashion retail industry experience.

Policy

Our Group is committed to creating, embracing, and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities that enrich our organisation. A place where everyone matters and feels included.

We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally.

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