Business Development Associate - Retail Expansion

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 800000 - Rs 1200000 (ie INR 8-12 LPA)

Location: Surat (HQ) | Extensive pan-India travel

JobType: full-timeThe Business Development Associate – Retail Expansion will play a key role in scaling the retail footprint by supporting location scouting, store launches, and franchise expansion initiatives. This position offers hands-on exposure to retail real estate, market analysis, and end-to-end store rollout activities while working closely with senior leadership.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Location Scouting & Market Analysis

• Identify and assess potential mall and high-street retail locations.
• Conduct footfall studies, catchment analysis, and competitive benchmarking.
• Coordinate with mall developers, property brokers, and landlords for site evaluations.

Store Launch Support

• Assist with end-to-end coordination of new store openings.
• Work with vendors, designers, and internal stakeholders to ensure launch readiness.
• Track timelines, budgets, and execution milestones for store launches.

Franchise & Expansion Support

• Support identification and evaluation of potential franchise partners.
• Assist with franchise onboarding, documentation, and compliance processes.
• Maintain expansion trackers, pipelines, and periodic reporting.

Success Metrics

• Identify 15–20 qualified retail locations within the first 3 months.
• Support 4–5 store launches within 6 months.
• Contribute to 8–10 store openings within 12 months.

Who Should Apply

• 2–4 years of experience in retail expansion, retail real estate, or retail operations.
• Prior exposure to jewelry, fashion, lifestyle, or premium retail is preferred.
• Comfortable with 50–60% travel and on-ground execution.
• Strong coordination, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.