Head of Business Development – Franchise Expansion
10 Downing Street
Location : Hyderabad, India
Employment Type : Full-Time
Reports To : Managing Director
About 10 Downing Street
10 Downing Street – Golden Theme Hotels Pvt Ltd is India’s oldest nightlife brand, known for its iconic British-style resto-bar experience. With successful outlets in cities such as Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata amongst others, 10 Downing Street is rapidly expanding across India.
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Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and driven Head of Business Development to spearhead our franchise expansion efforts . This leadership role requires a self-starter capable of independently sourcing franchise partners, finalizing real estate, and managing all pre-opening activities through to launch.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and sign up new franchise / investor partners across India
- Source and finalize commercial real estate locations in target markets
- Manage pre-opening coordination , including fit-out planning and vendor management
- Oversee activities up to handover to operations
- Engage external consultants / brokers on a success-fee basis as needed
- Represent the brand at investor meetings, roadshows, and events
Ideal Candidate Profile
10+ years’ experience in F&B , hospitality , or franchise business developmentStrong background in business development , real estate leasing , and franchisingProven track record of closing franchise or investor partnershipsExcellent negotiation, communication, and execution skillsWillingness to travel extensivelyEntrepreneurial, independent workerKPIs & Compensation
KPIs to be customized; focus on general expansion, especially in metros and Tier 1 / 2 citiesFixed base salary plus incentives via success feeGrowth Opportunity
Opportunity to build and lead a Business Development team as the franchise network expands.
Working Hours & Travel
Typical working hours : 10 : 00 AM – 6 : 00 PM + Pan-India TravelFrequent travel required for investor meetings, site visits, project coordination, and location finalizationOpen to all qualified candidates regardless of gender