Business Development Specialist
Job Summary
The Business Development Specialist conducts market research and evaluates potential franchise locations through site visits and inspections. This role ensures operational compliance and a streamlined process for layout approvals and site endorsements to support growth. Additionally, the specialist handles canvassing, procurement support, and saturation to identify high-traffic areas for future expansion.
Responsibilities
- Conduct market research and site evaluations
- Prepare and approve franchise layouts
- Support procurement and canvassing activities
Required Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Marketing
- Minimum 3 years in business development or franchise operations
- Strong analytical and communication skills
Job Details
Job Objectives
The Business Development Specialist will conduct market research and evaluate potential locations for franchise expansion. This role involves performing site visits and inspections to assess business viability while ensuring a streamlined process for site endorsements, layout approvals, and operational compliance to support successful franchise growth.
Duties and Responsibilities
Location Evaluation and Ocular Inspection
- Receive and process ocular forms within 2–3 days of submission.
- Conduct physical site visits to evaluate location suitability.
- Submit site evaluation reports within 24 hours after inspection.
- Document site characteristics, accessibility, and potential risks.
Layout Preparation and Approval
- Coordinate with franchisees to gather location specifications.
- Submit draft layouts to the graphics team within 24 hours after confirmation.
- Ensure adherence to mall construction guidelines for kiosk sites.
- Finalize layouts and obtain approvals from franchisees and lessors.
Canvassing and Procurement Support
- Identify materials needed for franchise setup and prepare Purchase Request Forms (PRF).
- Coordinate with the purchasing department for material release.
- Facilitate communication between franchisees and vendors regarding procurement.
Saturation and Location Identification
- Actively research high-traffic areas for potential franchise locations.
- Endorse suitable locations to franchisees based on business needs and customer traffic analysis.
Follow-Up and Reporting
- Provide timely updates to franchisees on site selection and approval process.
- Maintain organized documentation of all site evaluations, layouts, and approvals.
- Ensure all selected locations align with the company’s strategic growth objectives.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in business development, location assessment, or franchise operations.
- Experience in handling site selection, vendor coordination, and compliance processes.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and mapping tools (Google Maps, Waze).