Growth Manager

Overview Of The Role

As a New Business Models & Growth Manager at Al-Futtaim Automotive, you will be instrumental in driving innovation and strategic growth in the rapidly evolving mobility and automotive landscape. This role is focused on identifying, analyzing, and developing new business opportunities through market research, financial modelling, partnerships, and incubation. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external industry experts, you will help shape the future of mobility by delivering actionable strategies and driving key growth initiatives

What You Will Do

• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis on emerging trends, consumer behaviors, and disruptive business models in the automotive and mobility sectors.
• Evaluate market opportunities and develop strategic recommendations based on business intelligence and industry data.
• Create compelling reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting opportunities, business cases, and innovation strategies.
• Engage with external partners including industry leaders, suppliers, and startups to stay abreast of mobility trends and build a robust innovation pipeline.
• Support the development of financial models and investment cases for new ventures, partnerships, or acquisitions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across departments to refine concepts and accelerate go-to-market efforts.
• Assist in due diligence processes, ensuring alignment with commercial, technical, legal, and financial considerations.
• Actively contribute to thought leadership by sharing insights and market trends with internal teams and executive leadership

Required Skills To Be Successful

• 5+ years of experience in strategy consulting, new business development, OEM/startup environments, or automotive/technology sectors.
• Strong experience in market research, opportunity evaluation, and business case development.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated understanding of mobility trends, emerging automotive technologies, and disruptive business models.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with agile methodology and working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments is preferred

About The Team

You will join the New Business & Acceleration division within Al-Futtaim Automotive, collaborating with a high-performing team of strategists and innovators. The team operates with a start-up mindset, focused on designing and launching new business models that support the company’s growth vision. Together, we aim to grow the business through partnerships, and transformative initiatives that lead the future of mobility

What Equips You For The Role

• University degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or related field; MBA is a plus.
• Proven ability to support from concept through execution with minimal oversight.
• High attention to detail and a results-driven mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across levels.
• Passion for automotive innovation and technology.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while delivering high-quality outputs.
• Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic and evolving business environment.