Regional Manager - Business Development - Retail

Title: Regional Business Development Manager

Location: Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata

Industry: Retail & Apparel

Functional Area: Business Development, Retail Expansion, and Leasing

About the Role

We are seeking a driven and commercially astute Regional Business Development Manager to lead retail space acquisition and expansion for a prominent brand in the retail and apparel industry.

This role is critical in securing prime retail locations that align with brand requirements, delivering on budgeted targets while ensuring maximum visibility, profitability, and long-term growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

- You will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing prime retail spaces across assigned regions, ensuring that each location aligns with the brand's positioning and financial parameters.

- This includes conducting continuous market mapping to identify high-potential areas, maintaining an in-depth understanding of competitive activity, and forecasting future expansion needs through detailed market analysis.

- A major focus will be on driving profitable expansion through strategic lease negotiations, ensuring favorable terms, and building strong relationships with property owners, developers, and commercial real estate networks.

- You will also play a key role in strengthening the franchise network, fostering collaborative partnerships that support sustainable growth.

- This role requires establishing robust processes and systems for tracking expansion activities, maintaining structured documentation, and conducting regular reviews to ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications:

- 4 to 10 years of proven experience in retail business development, real estate acquisition, or leasing within the retail, apparel, or lifestyle sector.

- Strong market mapping, negotiation, and relationship management skills. Demonstrated ability to forecast market potential, analyze competition, and identify profitable opportunities.

- Experience in franchise management and expansion planning will be an added advantage.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of regional expansion for a well-established brand, where your strategic decisions will directly shape market presence and revenue growth. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, engage with high-profile property partners, and play a key role in executing the brand's growth vision.