Franchising And Business Development OfficerMiniso Lifestyle

Franchising Responsibilities:

• Identify leads via cold-calling, networking, events, and/or other sources and develop relationships with HNIs for investment, partnership, and expansion of the company's franchise.
• Prepare financial analysis for potential investors showing the cost analysis and projected Return-On-Investment.
• Onboard new franchisees and ensure continuous support by providing them with all the necessary tools and information to start store operations.
• Liaise with the Operations team including floor staff and provide relevant data and guidance for franchise store business improvements.
• Continuous improvements in SOP systems and processes to optimize revenue, minimize wastage, and productivity efficiencies.
• Oversee Category Buying, Supply Chain, and Merchandising to ensure stock availability for franchise stores.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop and execute online, offline, and in-store marketing campaigns to drive customer footfall through acquisition, retention, and loyalty promotions, new product launches, new store openings, etc., to continuously increase customer footfall and retention.

Business Development Responsibilities:

• Site Selection for retail expansion in Nigeria, to maximize potential customer foot traffic and turnover
• Manage relations with landlords, mall management, building management, developers, and leasing executives for all stores in Nigeria to reduce tenant turnover
• Negotiate and review lease agreements, and other contractual agreements, as well as the development of relevant agreements, procedures, and reports.
• Identify and develop relationships with property leasing executives within targeted markets.
• Identify and engage good real estate agencies that can source for adequate and viable sites across Nigeria for store locations.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience.

Skills Required:

• Highly sociable and outspoken with a pleasing personality.
• Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Analytical, versatile, and strong knowledge of the economy.
• Excellent Marketing Skills.
• Strong Negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizing skills and ability to multitask.
• Tech Savvy and Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.