Head of Retail Expansion

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Retail Expansion Manager/ Head of Retail Expansion who can handle Expansion activities for our stores - Pan India. The role involves dealing with landlords, finding new store locations, leasing and rentals, and managing all activities related to store setup and lease agreements - at standalone stores as well as with Malls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate new retail locations based (stand along and Malls) on market research.
• Communicate and negotiate with landlords for rent/leasing or renewing store spaces.
• Coordinate with management for rent/ease decisions and approvals.
• Handle agreements, LOIs, and rent escalations as per company policy.
• Ensure smooth store setup by coordinating with contractors for interiors, furniture, painting, flooring, and electrical work.
• Follow up on timelines to ensure the store is ready within the fit-out period.
• Understand mall policies, common area maintenance (CAM), and lease renewals.
• Manage relocation or expansion of stores when required.

Requirements:

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  Experience:

  8–10 years in retail leasing or real estate.

• Education:

  Graduate or Postgraduate in Business, Real Estate, or a related field.

• Skills:

  Strong communication and negotiation skills, good market knowledge, and understanding of mall operations.

• Languages:

  English (preferred), Kannada, and Hindi.

• Other:

  Must be presentable, willing to travel, and own a vehicle.

• Bonus

  : Have a network of brokers and mall managements across Pan India.