Manager – Business Development in Chennai

Company Description

Beginners World Preschool & Daycare is an inspiring journey of discovery, joy, and growth with 50+ centers across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Navi Mumbai, and Pune. We provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating ecosystem for children aged 1.5 to 6 years through our structured programs. We pride ourselves on a child-centric, play-based philosophy with expert-trained educators, tech-integrated infrastructure, and a strong parent-school partnership. Our mission is to nurture curious minds, build confident learners, and create a community where learning feels like home.

Role Description

launching every new center with a comprehensive plan

Key Responsibilities:

1. Business Development & Expansion

• Identify

  high-potential locations

  for new preschools & daycare centers.
• Conduct feasibility and catchment studies to validate demand.
• Identify and finalize

  properties

  that align with brand guidelines (visibility, accessibility, demographics).
• Negotiate with landlords and property owners to secure favorable terms.

2. Centre Setup & Vendor Management

• Liaise with vendors, contractors, and suppliers to build centers as per

  Ambience Manual.

• Ensure cost, quality, and timeline adherence for every preschool project.
• Evaluate and empanel reliable vendors for construction, interiors, and branding requirements.

3. Launch & Growth

• Develop and execute a detailed launch plan for every new centre

  , covering pre-launch marketing, admissions campaigns, community outreach, staffing, and opening events.
• Ensure a strong start by building admissions funnel before the center opens.
• Drive brand visibility and parent engagement from day one.

4. Centre Performance Management

• Monitor and enhance center performance across enrolments, retention, revenue, and parent satisfaction.
• Implement growth strategies for underperforming centers and replicate best practices from high-performing ones.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure brand, operational, and academic standards are upheld.

5. People & Leadership

• Mentor and support Centre Heads and coordinate with Academic Operations Managers.
• Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and demonstrate hunger to achieve business goals.
• Conduct training on sales counselling, parent engagement, and business development.

6. Financial & Operational Accountability

• Ensure centre-level profitability while safeguarding quality.
• Manage budgets and monitor cost efficiency.
• Present MIS reports on admissions, revenue, and expansion updates to senior leadership.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong ability to identify

  locations, properties, and vendors

  .
• Project management and vendor coordination expertise.
• Strategic mindset with capability to design and execute

  centre launch plans

  .
• Strong sales & business development orientation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Analytical approach with comfort in data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate / MBA (preferred) with 6–10 years of experience in business development, retail expansion, or education sector.
• Proven track record of

  location scouting, property negotiation, vendor management, and center launches

  .
• Experience in preschool / education / retail / service industry is highly desirable.

contact@beginnersworld.com