Area Manager – Business Development

About the job

Hiring: Area Manager – Business Development | Chennai Looking for an experienced Area Manager – Business Development to drive expansion initiatives and manage strategic partnerships in the Chennai market. The role will focus on identifying real estate opportunities, negotiating commercial terms, and ensuring seamless coordination across teams to support business growth. Key Responsibilities • Identify and build real estate pipeline by engaging with landlords, developers, and consultants. • Conduct continuous market mapping and track competitor movements. • Negotiate commercial terms, lease agreements, and timelines for store handover. • Activate and onboard new channel partners. • Manage lease lifecycle including renewals, transfers, and documentation (LOI to registration). • Ensure timely store openings/closures and maintain accurate reporting. • Handle partner commercial issues and renegotiations as per market trends. Requirements • 8+ years of experience in business development, retail expansion, or real estate. • Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills. • Knowledge of lease management and retail operations preferred. • Proficiency in Excel and Power BI is an advantage. • MBA (Finance/Business or related field) If you're passionate about driving business growth and managing strategic partnerships, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Business Development
• Retail Expansion
• Real Estate

Qualifications

• MBA (Finance/Business or related field)

Preferred Technologies

• Business Development
• Retail Expansion
• Real Estate

About the company

Arvind Fashions Limited focuses on retail expansion and brand development, managing strategic partnerships across the clothing and fashion industry.