Business Development Executive

Job Description

As a Franchise Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and onboarding suitable franchise partners while supporting them throughout the franchise journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and generate leads for potential franchise partners.
• Conduct market research to identify suitable locations and business opportunities.
• Explain and present Stella Hi Tech's franchise business model to prospective partners.
• Develop business plans, proposals, and franchise presentations.
• Conduct meetings, negotiations, and follow-ups with prospective franchisees.
• Evaluate potential franchise partners and support the onboarding process.
• Coordinate franchise store setup, including interiors, inventory, billing software, and operational requirements.
• Conduct franchise partner training and onboarding programs.
• Work closely with operations, marketing, finance, and other internal teams.
• Monitor franchise performance and provide ongoing business support.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with franchise partners.
• Travel as required for franchise development, meetings, and store visits.
• Achieve franchise development and business growth targets.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience in franchise sales, business development, sales, or retail.
• Strong lead generation and follow-up skills.
• Good understanding of business planning and sales processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to identify and evaluate potential franchise partners.
• Strong presentation and convincing skills.
• Ability to analyze market opportunities and business performance.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is sales-driven, confident, proactive, and passionate about business expansion. The ideal candidate should be comfortable meeting business owners, generating leads, presenting franchise opportunities, negotiating deals, and building long-term partnerships.

If you are passionate about sales, business development, and building successful business partnerships, we would love to hear from you.

Location: Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu

Position: Franchise Development Manager

Employment: Full-Time, On-Site