Retail Business Development Manager, Upper North

Role Overview: As a Retail Network Manager for PE & All fashion brands and international brands, your main responsibility is to create a retail network of Highly Impactful, Profitable & Sustainable EBO's across the country. Your role involves protecting and growing market share while creating a competitive advantage for the Brands. Key Responsibilities: - Create the budgeted retail space as per the brand requirements by identifying Line of sight properties in Mall/ HS and converting them to stores within the specified budget. - Continuously update market mapping data for expansion opportunities and plan timely entry for cost and competitive advantage. - Negotiate favorable terms with landlords and mall developers to secure the right location, size, and cost for profitable expansion. - Forecast future spaces in potential markets by studying relevant markets, monitoring competition, and maintaining relationships with property owners. - Build a strong network of franchisees, both existing and new, to support partnered expansion. - Learn about the processes and systems related to Retail Business Development and the organization in general, establish necessary processes and systems for the role, and ensure adherence to them. Qualifications Required: - Experience in retail network management or related field. - Strong negotiation skills and ability to build relationships with landlords and developers. - Analytical mindset with the capability to study markets and competition for forecasting future spaces. - Knowledge of franchise operations and the ability to build a network of franchisees. - Proficiency in establishing and maintaining effective processes and systems for day-to-day operations. (Note: Additional details about the company were not provided in the job description.),