PR/159065 | Store Development / Business Development Manager (Retail F&B)

An international Retail Beverage company is looking for a Business Development Manager/Assistant Manager (Store Development) to manage the expansion of franchise outlets across Malaysia. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategies for franchise expansion, including market analysis and opportunity identification. 

• Identify new store locations by analyzing consumer behavior, foot traffic patterns, surrounding tenant mix, and overall commercial potential.

• Compile comprehensive site comparison reports for internal review and approval.

• Evaluate and negotiate lease agreements for new franchise locations, ensuring compliance with requirements. 

• Manage lease negotiations with landlords, securing favorable terms and conditions for franchisees.

• Cultivate and maintain productive relationships with landlords and leasing representatives to support long-term collaboration.

• Keep an up-to-date repository of rental and sales performance data to support forecasting and planning.

• Ensure that each new store aligns with the market penetration targets and company’s brand identity..

• Coordinate closely with operations, project, design and other relevant teams to guarantee timely store fit-outs and successful launches. 

• Provide support to franchisees on store designs, launching and renovations.

   

Requirements:

• 3 -5 years of leasing, store development or retail expansion experience in the Food & Beverage industry.

• Strong connections with real estate leasing teams and landlords in Malaysia. 

• Experience in location scouting, site analysis, lease negotiation, market rent benchmarks, and competitor analysis. 

• Proactive, self-motivated with excellent negotiation and communication skills. 

• Willing to travel across Malaysia for new store development.

   

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