About the role
- Designation: Assistant Manager – Business Development
- Location: Kolkata
- Experience: 5–8 Years
- CTC: Up to ₹8 LPA
- Industry: Hospitality / Food & Beverage / QSR / Retail
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Reporting To: General Manager – Operations / Management
We are looking for a result-oriented Assistant Manager – Business Development to drive new outlet expansion by identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and securing suitable commercial properties.
The ideal candidate should have strong experience in site acquisition, commercial real estate, retail expansion, and lease negotiation, preferably within the F&B, Hospitality, QSR, or Retail sector.
- Identify and evaluate potential locations for new restaurant/outlet expansion.
- Conduct market research, site surveys, feasibility studies, and catchment analysis.
- Assess locations based on demographics, footfall, competition, accessibility, rental potential, and market trends.
- Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective properties.
- Negotiate with landlords, property owners, brokers, developers, and mall management for favorable commercial terms.
- Handle negotiations related to rent, lock-in period, escalation, lease terms, and commercial agreements.
- Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Operations, and Project teams for due diligence, approvals, documentation, and site handover.
- Prepare site evaluation reports, feasibility reports, and expansion proposals for management.
- Track properties from site identification through finalization, possession, and handover.
- Maintain strong relationships with real estate consultants, brokers, landlords, and developers.
- Monitor competitor expansion and market developments within the F&B sector.
- Provide regular updates to management on property pipeline, negotiations, and expansion progress.
Requirements
- Graduate in any discipline; MBA in Marketing / Business Development / Real Estate will be preferred.
- 5–8 years of experience in Business Development, Expansion, Retail Leasing, Commercial Real Estate, or Property Acquisition.
- Experience in F&B / Hospitality / QSR / Restaurant / Retail expansion is highly preferred.
- Proven experience in site acquisition and commercial property negotiations.
- Strong knowledge of commercial real estate and leasing practices.
- Excellent negotiation, networking, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong commercial and analytical acumen with good market research skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office, presentations, and reporting.
- Willingness to travel extensively for site visits and market surveys.