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Office Administrator

DNL Global Properties

On-site🇦🇪Abu Dhabi, AZ, UAEmidAED 1,127–3,000/moPosted 9d ago

Visa & sponsorship

  • Employers in UAE sponsor the residence visa by default, and nothing in the posting says otherwise.

Job description

Office Administrator

We are looking for a highly capable, proactive, and commercially minded Office Administrator to support the expansion and growth of our real estate brokerage in Abu Dhabi.

This is not a traditional administrative role. We are looking for someone who can think on their feet, solve problems independently, build strong professional relationships, and use AI and modern technology to improve the way we operate.

As part of the role, the Office Administrator will also be responsible for helping the company build and maintain strong relationships with real estate developers and other key industry contacts in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate should be confident communicating with developers, researching opportunities, coordinating meetings and follow-ups, and representing the company professionally.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day administration and operations of the Abu Dhabi office, ensuring everything runs smoothly, efficiently, and professionally.

  • Build and maintain strong professional relationships with real estate developers, property companies, and other important industry contacts.

  • Research and identify relevant developers, projects, opportunities, and contacts within the Abu Dhabi real estate market.

  • Coordinate communication, meetings, introductions, presentations, and follow-ups with developers and industry stakeholders.

  • Maintain organized records of developer contacts, relationships, projects, opportunities, and follow-ups.

  • Support management in developing and maintaining long-term business relationships.

  • Identify problems quickly and think on the spot to find practical solutions.

  • Take ownership of problems and tasks rather than simply waiting for instructions or passing issues to someone else.

  • Research how successful real estate brokerages and other leading companies operate and identify best practices that can be implemented within our business.

  • Use AI tools, automation, and modern technology to improve administration, research, communication, reporting, documentation, and workflows.

  • Look for ways to reduce repetitive work, improve efficiency, save time, and create better systems.

  • Develop and maintain professional systems, processes, templates, databases, checklists, and documentation.

  • Support the establishment and expansion of the Abu Dhabi branch and help create strong operational systems from the beginning.

  • Assist with market research, competitor research, developer research, and property/project information.

  • Prepare reports, presentations, research, and other materials for management.

  • Coordinate with employees, developers, clients, suppliers, and external stakeholders as required.

  • Ensure the office and company are represented in a professional and organized manner at all times.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who combines excellent administration, initiative, commercial awareness, communication skills, and problem-solving ability.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Confidence communicating with real estate developers and senior industry professionals.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sensible decisions quickly.

  • A “figure it out” mentality — someone who will research, investigate, learn, and find the answer rather than waiting to be told what to do.

  • Excellent organization and attention to detail.

  • Strong follow-through and accountability.

  • A professional and polished approach when representing the company.

  • A genuine interest in AI, automation, and technology, and the ability to identify practical ways these tools can improve the business.

  • Curiosity and the ability to look at how other successful businesses operate and adapt their best ideas.

  • Strong common sense and judgment.

  • A proactive personality and willingness to take initiative.

  • The ability to work independently in a growing and fast-paced environment.

Real Estate Experience — Preferred

Previous experience working in the Abu Dhabi real estate sector will be strongly preferred.

Candidates who have previously worked for a real estate brokerage, property developer, property company, or another business within the Abu Dhabi real estate industry will have a significant advantage.

Knowledge of the Abu Dhabi real estate market, major developers, local industry practices, and the professional network within the market will be highly valued.

Exceptional candidates without direct real estate experience may also be considered if they demonstrate outstanding communication, organization, initiative, problem-solving, relationship-building, and learning ability.

The Mindset We Value

We are looking for someone who does more than simply complete administrative tasks.

We want someone who naturally thinks:

“Can this be done better?”

“How are other successful companies doing this?”

“Can AI make this faster or more efficient?”

“Who should we be building a relationship with?”

“How can I solve this problem right now?”

“What can I put in place so this problem doesn't happen again?”

The successful candidate will play an important role in helping us build a professional, efficient, technology-driven, and scalable Abu Dhabi real estate operation, while helping strengthen our relationships and presence within the local property market.

Pay: AED1,126.88 - AED3,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person