Business Development Manager/Franchising Officer

Our client is a low-cost retailer and variety store chain that specializes in household and consumer goods including cosmetics, stationery, toys, and kitchenware. Due to expansion, they need a BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER/FRANCHISING OFFICER.

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Job Responsibilities:

• Sign up new franchise owners and ensure franchise expansion and growth.
• Prepare and execute the marketing strategy for the Companys franchise opportunity, to attract new franchisees.
• Identify and research potential markets/sites to launch new franchise stores for retail expansion.
• Screen potential franchisee by analyzing investment requirements, the potential of the franchisee, financials, franchisee experience, and vision.
• Negotiate the terms and conditions of each franchise agreement.
• Offer continuous support to franchisees, to ensure the overall success of the business.
• Manage relations with landlords, mall management, building management, developers, and leasing executives for the stores in Nigeria.
• Negotiate and review lease agreements, and other contractual agreements, as well as development of relevant agreements, procedures, reports, and related documents.
• Look for appropriate and suitable locations to set up new franchise stores.
• Develop the brand, identify business opportunities, and execute franchising transactions.
• Building and strengthening the relationship with Franchisees.
• Liaising with the store managers to obtain exact key information that will provide a guide on the performance and activities of franchise stores.
• Ensuring a successful setup of new franchise stores by collaborating with team members in other departments.
• Oversee Category Buying and Supply Chain, ensuring product ordering and delivery for franchise stores.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or Higher National Diploma.
• Minimum of 4 years working experience in Franchising and Investment, Business Development, or a similar role in a RETAIL FIRM.
• Good knowledge of new site identification and selection is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical, versatile, and strong knowledge of the economy.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Great networking and corporate marketing skills.
• Excellent organizing skills and ability to multitask.
• Tech Savvy and Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Excellent Customer Service experience.

Job Type: Full-time