Business Development Manager

Job Summary:

We are looking for a proactive and ambitious Business Development professional to drive the expansion of our food/QSR brand. The candidate will be responsible for identifying and onboarding franchise partners and investors, scouting new locations, managing store development in coordination with the project team, and handling related inquiries. The role requires strong coordination, fieldwork, and business pitching skills.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Franchise Development

  : Identify and onboard potential franchise partners and investors aligned with the brands vision.

• Investor Management

  : Build and maintain strong relations with new and existing investors. Share pitch decks, ROI models, and necessary documentation.

• Location Scouting

  : Identify and evaluate potential locations for new outlets based on footfall, visibility, competition mapping, and financial viability.

• Inquiry Handling

  : Handle franchise and investor inquiries through calls, emails, or online forms. Maintain an updated inquiry tracker and lead follow-up system.

• Store Development Coordination

  : Work closely with the Project Manager to track store fit-outs, timelines, and ensure timely handover and opening of new stores.

• Documentation & Legal Coordination

  : Support in documentation including LOIs, NDAs, franchise agreements, and coordinate with legal/compliance teams.

• Market Expansion Support

  : Assist in preparing expansion plans, presentations, and reports for management review.

• Reporting & Tracking

  : Maintain and update MIS reports for leads, conversions, new projects, and location status.

• Event Participation

  : Represent the brand at franchise shows, food expos, or networking events to promote brand awareness and generate business leads.

• Ad Hoc Responsibilities

  : Perform other duties or assignments as may be assigned by management from time to time.

Candidate Requirements:

• Graduate or MBA in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
  
• 24 years of experience in business development, franchise acquisition, or sales, preferably in the food/QSR industry.
  
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  
• Comfortable with travel and on-ground surveys for location assessment.
  
• Knowledge of retail outlet project timelines and fit-out basics is a plus.
  
• Proficient in MS Office, Google Workspace, and CRM tools.
  

Work Environment

• Working Days

  : 6 days/week (Monday to Saturday)

• Travel

  : Required (field visits and outstation travel as per project need)

• Location

  : Based at Head Office with market visits across assigned zones