Area Manager - Business Development

Hiring: Area Manager Business Development | Chennai

Looking for an experienced Area Manager Business Development to drive expansion initiatives and manage strategic partnerships in the Chennai market. The role will focus on identifying real estate opportunities, negotiating commercial terms, and ensuring seamless coordination across teams to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and build real estate pipeline by engaging with landlords, developers, and consultants

Conduct continuous market mapping and track competitor movements

Negotiate commercial terms, lease agreements, and timelines for store handover

Activate and onboard new channel partners

Manage lease lifecycle including renewals, transfers, and documentation (LOI to registration)

Ensure timely store openings/closures and maintain accurate reporting

Handle partner commercial issues and renegotiations as per market trends

Requirements

8+ years of experience in business development, retail expansion, or real estate

Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills

Knowledge of lease management and retail operations preferred

Proficiency in Excel and Power BI is an advantage

MBA (Finance/Business or related field)

Location: Chennai

If you're passionate about driving business growth and managing strategic partnerships, we'd love to hear from you