Manager - Business Development - New Store Opening

Position Title: Business Development Manager- New Store Opening

Department: Business Development / Expansion

Location: South India (Chennai Tamil Nadu)

Experience: 7-15 Years

Role Purpose

To drive the company's expansion strategy by identifying new business opportunities, sourcing store locations, and executing end-to-end development activities for retail growth.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Strategy

- Develop and execute comprehensive business development and marketing strategies.

- Identify new geographies and expansion opportunities aligned with company goals.

- Analyse market trends and recommend strategic initiatives.

Store Expansion & Site Acquisition

- Identify and finalize 6-8 new store locations on a month-on-month basis, aligned with the overall expansion strategy.

- Execute multiple store rollouts as per expansion plans.

- Conduct catchment analysis and feasibility studies for proposed locations.

Market Research & Competitive Analysis

- Map competitors and analyse market scenarios.

- Identify new market segments and business opportunities.

- Collect and analyse competitor intelligence within the retail industry.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

- Build and maintain relationships with corporates, real estate intermediaries, landowners, and brokers.

- Manage client relationships and ensure strong engagement with stakeholders.

Execution & Coordination

- Manage end-to-end business development lifecycle from opportunity identification to store launch.

- Coordinate with internal teams for seamless execution and store handover.

- Prepare presentations, proposals, and business reports.