Manager – Business Development (Retail Expansion)

Job Description – Manager, Business Development - (Apparel industry)

Department: Business Development

Location: Gurgaon

Experience: 3–4 Years

Qualification: Graduate in any discipline

Working Days: 5 Days a Week

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and result-oriented Manager – Business Development to drive retail expansion by identifying suitable store locations, negotiating lease and rental agreements, and managing the end-to-end execution of new store openings. The ideal candidate should possess strong commercial acumen, excellent negotiation skills, and experience in retail expansion, leasing, or business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and finalize new store locations in line with the company's expansion strategy.
• Manage the end-to-end process of new store openings, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Lead rental and lease negotiations for new and existing stores to secure favorable commercial terms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, property owners, brokers, and real estate consultants.
• Evaluate location feasibility, rental costs, and commercial viability to ensure cost optimization.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of potential retail locations to support future expansion plans.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify high-potential locations.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure timely execution of store openings.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline.
• 3–4 years of relevant experience in business development, retail expansion, real estate, or leasing.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and decision-making abilities.
• Good understanding of lease agreements, rental negotiations, and location feasibility.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in retail store expansion, site selection, and commercial leasing.
• Experience managing landlords, brokers, and property consultants.
• Exposure to end-to-end retail store opening processes.

·        Generate leads through field activities, references, and site presence.

·        Contact interested clients and understand their requirements.

·        Arrange and accompany clients for Industrial land / MIDC plots / Industrial projects & Industrial warehouse, shed, Factory for Rent / Lease site visits.

·        Explain project details such as location, layout, pricing, and approvals.

·        Coordinate with office team for bookings and documentation.

·        Regular follow-up with prospects till deal closure.

·        Maintain daily lead and site visit reports.

·        Assist in negotiations and closing deals.

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