Deputy General Manager

Job Title: Deputy General Manager – Franchise Development

Locations: Indore, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Pune

Role Summary:

MedPlus is looking for a dynamic and result-oriented professional with a minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in Retail Operations, Sales, or Business Development. The ideal candidate will play a key role in expanding the MedPlus Franchise Network by onboarding existing local pharmacy stores as MedPlus Franchise partners across the assigned regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate potential local pharmacies for MedPlus franchise conversion, as well as onboard new franchise partners to drive network expansion.
• Engage with store owners to present the MedPlus franchise model and value proposition.
• Conduct financial feasibility assessments and finalize franchise agreements.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Operations, Projects, Legal, Finance, and Supply Chain) to ensure seamless franchise onboarding and setup.
• Track and report progress against franchise acquisition and activation targets.
• Ensure compliance with MedPlus brand and operational standards post-launch.
• Build long-term partnerships to strengthen MedPlus presence in the local markets.

Candidate Profile:

• MBA/PGDM from IIMs (qualified from Top 20 IIMs preferred)
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Retail Operations, Sales, or Business Development.
• Strong business acumen and negotiation capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated, result-driven, and willing to travel extensively.

Why Join Us:

• Play a strategic role in driving the expansion of one of India’s most trusted and fastest-growing retail healthcare brands.
• Take ownership of high-impact business initiatives with direct visibility to senior leadership.
• Be part of a results-driven, entrepreneurial environment that values innovation, accountability, and growth.

Ideal for ambitious MBA professionals from leading institutions (such as IIMs) seeking to make a tangible impact in the retail healthcare sector.