Manager - Expansion - Retail

Our International client is one of the top large-format retail companies in India. They have a strong presence in the country. They are looking for someone who can contribute to/head their team.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Spearhead the retail expansion for the zone/region allocated.

- Negotiating and prospecting store locations for new store openings, extensions, and relocation.

- Devise strategies to capture the market share and profitability of the store.

- Develop and execute expansion/downsizing projects to build profitability in the region.

- To identify and evaluate all real estate opportunities through site visits, site selection metrics and criteria, demographic analysis and research to ensure the best locations for the brand are secured

- To evaluate existing store portfolio to actively drive relocation and rent reductions, recommend lease renewals and terminations and negotiate renewals and extensions to deliver savings to franchise partners and own stores.

- Monitor and ensure timely completion of the investment and development within the established budget and schedule

Successful Candidate:

- 6+ years of experience retail-specific real estate site selection experience, preferably with a major retailer in the west region.

- Good network with vendors, property Consultants, channel partners and brokers

- Strong Negotiation skills, Good Influencer

- Has handled expansion, relocations and downsizing of stores for profitability.