Store Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly expanding Chinese bubble tea brand is seeking its first Store Development Manager in the UK. This role involves leading location scouting, market research, and lease negotiations for new store openings, pivotal in the brand's UK expansion.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential store locations.
• Conduct market research, demographic studies, and competitor analysis.
• Lead lease negotiations and coordinate legal documentation.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Job description

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Shenzhen Mollytea Food and Beverage Management Co., Ltd.

Location:

Slough, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

We're Hiring: Store Development Manager | Molly Tea

Position: Store Development Manager

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.

Job Description:

As our first Store 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