Store Development Manager

Shenzhen Mollytea Food and Beverage Management Co., Ltd.; London; On-site; USD 38,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly expanding Chinese bubble tea brand as the first Location Development Manager in the UK. You'll lead store expansion efforts, from scouting locations to negotiating leases, helping to shape the brand's debut in the market.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Growth opportunities

Creative freedom

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in retail or F&B store development.
• Fluent in English; Chinese proficiency is a plus.
• Experience in startup or international brand expansion is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research, demographic studies, and competitor analysis.
• Lead lease negotiations and coordinate legal documentation.
• Prepare feasibility reports and ROI estimates for new sites.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Job description

Shenzhen Mollytea Food and Beverage Management Co., Ltd. London Area, United Kingdom

Shenzhen Mollytea Food and Beverage Management Co., Ltd. provided pay range

This range is provided by Shenzhen Mollytea Food and Beverage Management Co., Ltd.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$38,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

We're Hiring: Location Development Manager (F&B Industry) | Molly Tea

Location: London (with travel across the UK)

Employment Type: Full-time

About Molly Tea

Molly Tea is a rapidly expanding Chinese bubble tea brand known for our signature jasmine milk tea and creative drinks. As we expand internationally, we’re bringing our fresh, modern take on tea culture to the UK. Be a part of our journey from the ground up.

As our first Location Development Manager in the UK, you will lead location scouting, leasing, and new store expansion for our brand’s UK debut.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate potential store locations based on brand and franchise standards
• Conduct market research, demographic studies, and competitor analysis
• Lead lease negotiations and coordinate legal documentation
• Work with cross-functional teams (design, construction, marketing) to ensure timely store openings
• Prepare feasibility reports and ROI estimates for new sites
• Track expansion progress and report to China HQ

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in retail or F&B store development
• Familiarity with UK high street, shopping mall, and pop-up site leasing
• Fluent in English; Chinese proficiency is a plus
• Experience working in a startup or international brand expansion preferred
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• Right to work in the UK

Why Join Molly Tea?

• Join an exciting Chinese tea brand launching its first UK storesStartup c
• ulture with growth opportunities and creative freedom
• Flexible working options (including flextime or shift-based hours)
• Be part of a cross-cultural team shaping a new tea lifestyle in the UK

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

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