About the Role :
As the Business Development Manager – Retail Store Expansion , you will be responsible for driving Traya's offline retail footprint across India. You will identify high-potential markets, scout and secure retail locations, and support store launch operations end-to-end. This is a key growth role that blends strategy with execution and requires strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Retail Expansion Strategy : Develop and execute a retail expansion roadmap in alignment with brand goals and customer base.
- Market Research : Conduct research to identify high-demand locations based on customer demographics, footfall data, and competitor presence.
- Location Scouting : Identify, evaluate, and finalize store locations.
- Lease Negotiation : Negotiate terms with landlords and property agents, manage legal agreements, and ensure cost-effective deals.
- Cross-Functional Coordination : Collaborate with design, operations, and marketing teams to ensure timely and successful store launches.
- Budget : Work with finance to manage budgets per store.
- Relationship Management : Build long-term relationships with landlords, and property consultants.
- Compliance & Licensing : Ensure all licenses, permits, and operational compliances are in place before store launch.
Key Requirements
7+ years of experience in business development, retail expansion – preferably in D2C, lifestyle or beauty brands.Strong understanding of the retail landscape across metros and Tier 1 cities in India.Proven experience in identifying store locations and handling end-to-end expansion lifecycle.Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.Willingness to travel frequently.Show more
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Skills Required
Market Research, Relationship Management, location scouting