Expansion Lead

As the Expansion Lead at Cult, your primary responsibility will be to drive and execute Cult's expansion strategy across India, encompassing various fitness brands and products offered by the company. This role demands a strategic thinker with robust project management skills to ensure successful implementation of Cult's growth ambitions. Your key responsibilities will include formulating a comprehensive roadmap for launching fitness centers nationwide, aligning each opening with Cult's overarching growth vision. You will collaborate closely with city teams and central delivery teams, spanning real estate, design, projects, and operations, to drive the expansion strategy forward. Identifying and addressing gaps in the current expansion process will be crucial, necessitating collaboration with stakeholders from diverse departments such as finance, operations, and marketing. Leveraging internal and external data, you will strategically determine the optimal timing, location, and nature of expansions, integrating automation tools and advanced analytics to enhance decision-making and increase the success rate of launches. In addition to strategic planning, you will lead a dynamic team overseeing more than 150 expansion projects annually. From selecting high-potential micro-markets to evaluating sites and ensuring successful center launches, you will guide the entire project lifecycle to drive post-launch success within predefined metrics. Management of Capex allocation, financial performance reporting, and internal governance forums will also fall under your purview, ensuring that expenditures align with budgetary constraints and overall company objectives. To excel in this role, you are required to hold a Tier 1 MBA with 5-7 years of experience in business, expansion, or a related field. A consulting background with execution expertise is preferred, along with a proven track record (5+ years) in business development, expansion strategy, or a related field within the retail or fitness industry. Exceptional project management, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently will be key to your success in this role.,