Franchising & Leasing (Pan India)

As the Head of Franchising & Leasing at Woloos, your primary role is to drive the business expansion by leasing out Woloo Powder Rooms to suitable brand partners and franchising the Woloo model across key cities. To excel in this role, you will need strong business acumen, relationship management, and negotiation skills to maximize utilization and revenue from Woloo assets. **Key Responsibilities:** - Identify and onboard brand partners to lease space within Woloo Powder Rooms, including cafs, retail outlets, pharmacies, salons, and wellness brands. - Negotiate commercial terms, lease duration, and revenue-sharing models with partner brands. - Collaborate with property owners, developers, and mall operators for suitable Woloo locations. - Ensure brand mix and alignment with Woloos hygiene and women-centric brand ethos. - Oversee fit-out coordination, operational readiness, and compliance for leased spaces. - Maintain a database of lease agreements, renewal schedules, and performance reports. - Develop and execute a franchise growth plan to expand Woloo Powder Rooms across major cities. - Identify and evaluate potential franchise partners and business investors. - Manage franchise discussions, due diligence, agreement execution, and onboarding. - Support franchisees in operational setup, marketing, and brand compliance. - Work closely with finance and legal teams to finalize agreements and ensure standardization. **Qualifications & Skills:** - Graduate / Postgraduate in Business Administration, Real Estate, or Retail Management. - 8+ years of experience in retail leasing, franchising, or business development (experience in F&B, malls, or real estate preferred). - Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills with brand partners and landlords. - Understanding of commercial property leasing, brand tie-ups, and revenue models. - Excellent communication and presentation skills. - Willingness to travel frequently across India. In this role, you will be evaluated based on the following Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): - Number of Woloo Powder Rooms leased out to partner brands. - Number of new franchise locations launched. - Total revenue generated through leasing and franchise activities. - Occupancy rate and ROI per location. - Partner satisfaction and retention levels.,