Business Development Manager - Franchisee Sales

Position Overview:

The Business Development Manager (BDM) is responsible for driving franchise growth and retail expansion by identifying qualified prospects, building strategic relationships, and converting leads into long-term business partnerships. This role demands a high degree of market engagement, operational discipline, and performance tracking. The BDM will serve as a key contributor to the company's growth strategy by

consistently meeting lead generation and franchise acquisition targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue potential franchise opportunities by developing recruitment strategies, converting prospects, negotiating terms, and providing end-to-end support through onboarding.
• Drive regional sales targets through effective retail management and business development initiatives.
• Monitor and improve performance of existing stores using key retail metrics.
• Establish and maintain relationships with franchisees, landlords, and key regional stakeholders.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to execute region-specific campaigns and maintain brand consistency.
• Provide regular reports on regional performance, forecasts, and market insights.

Performance Expectations:

• Strict adherence to daily reporting and field execution discipline.
• High conversion rate of prospects to signed franchise agreements.
• Consistent alignment with regional and national growth objectives.
• Timely data updates and clear communication with internal stakeholder.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Any Bachelors degree/MBA in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• 5-10 years of retail business development experience, preferably in jewelry or luxury retail.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the region.