5 Retail Expansion Jobs

Job Title: Retail Store Expansion Manager (Projects | South India) Location: South India | Extensive Travel Required Function: Retail Expansion & Projects Experience: 510 Years About Aramya: At Aramya, we’re redefining fashion for India’s underserved Gen X/Y women, offering size-inclusive, comfortable, and stylish ethnic wear at affordable prices. Launched in 2024, we’ve already achieved 40 Cr in revenue in our first year, driven by a unique blend of data-driven design, in-house manufacturing, and a proprietary supply chain. Today, with an ARR of 100 Cr, we’re scaling rapidly with ambitious growth plans for the future. Our vision is bold: to build the most loved fashion and lifestyle brands in India while empowering individuals to express themselves effortlessly. Backed by marquee investors like Accel and Z47, we’re on a mission to make high-quality ethnic wear accessible to every woman. As part of this journey, we’re excited to launch multiple sub-brands like Tavira in the coming years, catering to diverse lifestyle needs of our customers and expanding into new categories. Together, these brands will shape the future of fashion and help us achieve our long-term goals set for 2030. We’ve built a community of loyal customers who love our weekly design launches, impeccable quality, and value-for-money offerings. With a fast-moving team driven by creativity, technology, and customer obsession, Aramya is more than a fashion brand—it’s a movement to celebrate every woman’s unique journey. Role Summary: We’re looking for a passionate Retail Store Expansion Manager to lead new store rollouts and support our aggressive offline retail expansion in South India. The role involves end-to-end project ownership—from market identification and lease negotiations to store build-outs and post-launch maintenance. You’ll ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with Aramya’s aesthetic and functional expectations. Key Responsibilities: 1. Store Location Identification & Leasing Conduct market intelligence to identify high-potential retail locations aligned with Aramya’s brand positioning. Lead lease negotiations with landlords, brokers, and developers to secure optimal commercial terms. Liaise with legal teams to ensure compliance and contract execution. 2. Store Setup & Execution Drive project execution of new stores, including layout, interiors, fixtures, branding, and utilities. Select and manage external vendors, contractors, and design partners. Ensure on-time, cost-effective store openings while maintaining brand standards. Implement structural modifications and upgrades for existing stores as needed. 3. Budgeting & Vendor Management Create and manage CAPEX budgets and project P&Ls for each store. Identify cost-saving levers without compromising customer experience or design integrity. Maintain strong working relationships with vendors, brokers, and execution partners. 4. Maintenance & Ongoing Improvements Monitor store infrastructure across South India and drive timely upkeep and repairs. Support expansion process optimizations based on business needs and market response. Qualifications & Skills: 5–10 years of experience in retail expansion, projects, or real estate in fashion, lifestyle, FMCG, or quick commerce domains. Strong market understanding of retail real estate across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities in South India. Excellent negotiation and vendor management capabilities. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Sound knowledge of store layout, interior execution, and retail brand aesthetics. Hands-on experience in cost control, budgeting, and project tracking. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally. Willingness to travel extensively across the region.

1. Market Research Gather Information And Analyze To Develop A Thorough Understanding Of Micro-markets/ Catchments Via The Following: Demographics Population, Density, Households, Purchasing Power Etc 2. Footfall Count & Drivers Transit, Accessibility, Institutions, Businesses Nearby Etc 3. Footfall Patterns Across Day Parts And Across Days Of The Week 4. Research Retail Brands Present There And Understand Their Business Dynamics 5. Rental Benchmarking 6. Property Assessment Gather Information And Assess The Property To Understand Its Strengths And Challenges 7. Property Attributes Dimensions And Layout To Assess Seating Capacity 8. Availability Of Services And Challenges 9. Property Quality Age, Construction Etc. Run The Real Estate Evaluation Model To Arrive At Property Score 10. Proposed P&l 11. Presentation For Board Approval Property Acquisition Liaison With Landlord And Legal Team To Acquire The Property For the company 12. Letter Of Intent Execution 13. Lease Agreement Execution 14. Registration

About the Role: We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Sales Manager with 610 years in B2B sales . The ideal candidate is a strong leader and team player with a proven track record in business development, franchise expansion, and retail network growth . This role demands both strategic thinking and onground execution. Key Responsibilities: Lead B2B sales efforts focused on expanding franchise and retail presence Identify, pitch, and onboard new retailers and franchisees Drive end-to-end business development , from lead generation to deal closure Achieve monthly and quarterly sales and expansion targets Build and manage a high-performing sales team Monitor team performance and provide training/coaching as required Maintain strong relationships with existing partners while growing new accounts Conduct regular market visits and competitor analysis Report sales metrics, forecasts, and business insights to senior leadership Requirements: 610 years of B2B sales experience, ideally in retail, apparel, FMCG, or franchising Proven business development and target achievement track record Experience in handling franchise/retail expansion Strong communication, leadership, and negotiation skills Self-driven, strategic, and hands-on approach to sales Proficient in MS Excel, CRM tools, and sales reporting Willingness to travel across Gurgaon and nearby territories Perks & Benefits: Lucrative performance-based incentives Leadership opportunity in a fast-growing, fashion-forward brand Clear growth path to senior sales roles

Professional Requirements: 1-3 years of professional development experience Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems Proficiency in Python, with experience in Java or Node.js a plus Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and building highly available systems Familiarity with large-scale web application architecture and AI/ML technologies Knowledge of information retrieval, NLP, or vector databases is highly desirable Role Responsibilities: Drive projects from initial requirements to successful launch Own end-to-end development of key features, ensuring scalability and high availability Implement and optimize RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines Collaborate with our AI team to integrate and fine-tune large language models Design and implement efficient indexing and search algorithms Work closely with senior engineers on system architecture and implementation Participate in code reviews and contribute to our engineering best practices Continuously improve search relevance and result quality The Ideal Candidate: We're looking for a passionate engineer who's excited about delivering delightful user experiences and creating robust, scalable solutions. You should be comfortable with ambiguity, ready to take ownership, and committed to seeing your work through from conception to production.

Coordinate & support the NSO process from development through project completion Manage critical dates for NSO and Onboarding activities Interacts with all levels throughout the organization including employees and outside vendors P&L of the stores Required Candidate profile Must have Premium/Luxury Retail Experience Must have NSO experience