Assistant Manager – Business Development

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Designation: Assistant Manager Business Development Location: Kolkata Experience: 58 Years CTC: Up to 8 LPA Industry: Hospitality / Food & Beverage / QSR / Retail Employment Type: Full-Time Reporting To: General Manager Operations / Management Job Summary We are looking for a result-oriented Assistant Manager Business Development to drive new outlet expansion by identifying evaluating negotiating and securing suitable commercial properties. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in site acquisition commercial real estate retail expansion and lease negotiation preferably within the F&B Hospitality QSR or Retail sector. Key Responsibilities Identify and evaluate potential locations for new restaurant/outlet expansion. Conduct market research site surveys feasibility studies and catchment analysis. Assess locations based on demographics footfall competition accessibility rental potential and market trends. Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective properties. Negotiate with landlords property owners brokers developers and mall management for favorable commercial terms. Handle negotiations related to rent lock-in period escalation lease terms and commercial agreements. Coordinate with Legal Finance Operations and Project teams for due diligence approvals documentation and site handover. Prepare site evaluation reports feasibility reports and expansion proposals for management. Track properties from site identification through finalization possession and handover. Maintain strong relationships with real estate consultants brokers landlords and developers. Monitor competitor expansion and market developments within the F&B sector. Provide regular updates to management on property pipeline negotiations and expansion progress. Requirements Graduate in any discipline; MBA in Marketing / Business Development / Real Estate will be preferred. 58 years of experience in Business Development Expansion Retail Leasing Commercial Real Estate or Property Acquisition. Experience in F&B / Hospitality / QSR / Restaurant / Retail expansion is highly preferred. Proven experience in site acquisition and commercial property negotiations. Strong knowledge of commercial real estate and leasing practices. Excellent negotiation networking stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. Strong commercial and analytical acumen with good market research skills. Proficiency in MS Office presentations and reporting. Willingness to travel extensively for site visits and market surveys.