Retail F&B Specialist

COMPANY OVERVIEW

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

ROLE OVERVIEW

Support in the development of the Retail and F&B strategy for NEOM Mountain and execution thereafter.

This to involve:

• Support in defining the F&B strategy, in line with the vision and positioning of TROJENA. This is to be based on experience, direct market research and research undertaken by third party consultants.
• Engage and build relationships with established and emerging F&B operators from KSA, the GCC region and leading global cities. Maintaining a detailed database of their contact information and requirements.
• Support in the development of detailed P&L for each F&B category, including creation of baseline unit budgets.
• Engage with targeted brands and operators, promoting TROJENA vision and securing offers in line with the leasing strategy.
• Liaise with target restaurants and chefs, where we may consider securing the franchise rights for TROJENA / NEOM.
• Where appropriate liaise with Concept Creators to develop made for TROJENA F&B concepts.
• Liaise with tenants, lawyers and other parties as necessary in order to finalize contracts in a timely manner and ensure tenants open in line with the planned phasing of NEOM Mountain.  

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support in the development and completion of the F&B strategy for TROJENA, having consideration to the broader strategy and targets of TROJENA and NEOM itself.
• Ensure the mix of F&B offers across TROJENA meet the regular needs of the residents, staff and guest populations.
• Identify the leading F&B operators, local, regional and global, that align with the positioning of TROJENA and support in its establishment as a leading global destination.
• Engagement with F&B concept creators for development of new for TROJENA brands to be operated directly by TROJENA or through a retained operational company.
• Support in the tenant mix strategy given the overall position and vision of TROJENA and potential to lease space directly to brands or via their local / regional partners.
• Use experience and knowledge to support in negotiating Heads of Terms and lease terms.
• Post completion of Lease agreements, continue to liaise with retail and F&B tenants, corresponding with internal and external teams, to ensure the tenants open in accordance with the planned completion dates of TROJENA.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• 3-5 years work experience
• Experience in F&B or hospitality industry 
• Property related experience at international consultancy, leading regional property developer or mall operator.
• Experience in retail property management, leasing, consultancy a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree