Manager - Business Development

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹2,500,000.00 - ₹4,000,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person