Business Development Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct market and site research analysis of Panadero retail landscape: identify hightraffic areas by evaluating footfall, demographic profiles, rental and competitor store density.
• Track industry trends (pop-up store demand) and regulatory requirements
• Identifying Sites for New Stores. Site Acquisition & Negotiation via direct outreach to landlords, property agents, and mall management; build and maintain long-term partnerships with key real estate stakeholders.
• Lead lease negotiations (rental terms, lease duration, fit-out allowances, and renewal clauses)
• Develop detailed project management for store opening timelines
• Oversee pre-opening tasks - license/permits applications
• Perform tracking and strategy optimization
• Monitor post-opening store performance (sales, footfall, ROI) and conduct post-launch reviews to refine site selection criteria
• Update the annual store expansion roadmap based on market feedback, budget constraints, and competitive pressures
• Cross-functional collaboration with the marketing team to align pre-opening promotions (e.g., local influencer campaigns, grand opening discounts) with site-specific target audiences
• Liaise with the finance team to manage expansion budgets, track capital expenditures (Capex), and ensure compliance with cost controls.

Technical Knowledge & Competency:

• Market Segmentation
• Market Research
• Feasibility Studies / Business Case Presentation
• Market Intelligence/Lead Generation

Education:

Bachelors or Masters Degree in Business Ad, Economics, Commerce, Management, Marketing