Business Acquisition Manager – F&B
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Persian Horizon is hiring a field-driven Business Acquisition Manager to source, evaluate and secure F&B businesses for acquisition across Dubai. The role requires building real relationships with owners, landlords and brokers, staying close to malls, high streets and F&B hubs, and moving opportunities from first conversation to signed agreement. You’ll source off-market opportunities, assess lease terms, licenses, staffing, equipment and operating metrics, and push deals toward exclusive listings and acquisitions, while building a robust Dubai-wide market intelligence pipeline. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in F&B or hospitality sales, a strong Dubai network, excellent negotiation skills, and fluency in English (Arabic or Farsi is a plus). Benefits include AED 15,000–25,000 base, 2–5% deal commission, growth path, and visa. Tips for applying: tailor your resume to emphasize a proven track record in sourcing off-market deals, show the ability to build real relationships with owners and brokers, include concrete metrics from closed acquisitions, and demonstrate familiarity with Dubai leases, licenses and cost structures.
Persian Horizon is expanding its Restaurants & Cafés portfolio and hiring a Business Acquisition Manager to source, evaluate, and secure F&B businesses for acquisition across Dubai.
This is a field-driven role for someone who knows the F&B market, builds real relationships with owners, and moves opportunities from first conversation to signed agreement.
What You’ll Do
Source Off-Market Opportunities
- Identify restaurants, cafés, and cloud kitchens available for sale or partnership
- Build strong relationships with restaurant owners, landlords, and brokers
- Stay close to key areas such as malls, high streets, and emerging F&B hubs
Evaluate & Progress Deals
- Assess business fundamentals including:
- Lease terms and location potential
- Licenses and staffing
- Equipment and operations
- Revenue and cost overview
- Arrange site visits and meetings with owners
- Move opportunities toward exclusive listing and acquisition agreements
Build Market Intelligence
- Maintain a pipeline of F&B opportunities across Dubai
- Track rental trends, locations, and emerging concepts
- Identify new opportunities early and proactively
Requirements
- 5+ years in F&B, hospitality sales, brokerage, or restaurant operations
- Strong network in Dubai’s restaurant and café market
- Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Field-based mindset and proactive approach
- Fluent English (Arabic or Farsi is a strong advantage)
Benefits
- Base Salary: AED 15,000 – 25,000 (based on experience)
- Deal Commission: 2–5% per acquisition
- Clear growth path within the acquisition team
- UAE employment visa provided