Assistant Manager – Business Development

2COMS Consulting Pvt. Ltd.; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 720,000 - 880,000; Full time

Job summary

2COMS Consulting Pvt. Ltd. in Kolkata is seeking an Assistant Manager - Business Development to drive new outlet expansion by identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and securing suitable commercial properties.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in site acquisition, commercial real estate, retail expansion, and lease negotiation within the F&B, hospitality, QSR, or retail sectors, and will coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely approvals and handovers.

Qualifications

• Graduate or MBA with focus on Marketing/BD/Real Estate preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience in BD/Expansion/Real Estate or Property Acquisition.
• Experience in F&B/Hospitality/QSR/Restaurant/Retail expansion is highly preferred.
• Proven track record in site acquisition and commercial property negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate locations for new restaurant/outlet expansion.
• Conduct market research, site surveys, feasibility studies, and catchment analysis.
• Assess locations based on demographics, footfall, competition, accessibility, rental potential, and market trends.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective properties.
• Negotiate with landlords, property owners, brokers, developers, and mall management for favorable terms.
• Handle negotiations related to rent, lock-in period, escalation, lease terms, and commercial agreements.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Operations, and Project teams for due diligence, approvals, documentation, and handover.
• Prepare site evaluation reports, feasibility reports, and expansion proposals for management.
• Track properties from site identification through finalization, possession, and handover.
• Maintain relationships with real estate consultants, brokers, landlords, and developers.
• Monitor competitor expansion and market developments within the F&B sector.
• Provide regular updates to management on property pipeline, negotiations, and expansion progress.

Skills

Site acquisition

Commercial real estate

Retail expansion

Lease negotiation

Market research

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

MBA in Marketing / Business Development / Real Estate

Graduate in any discipline

Tools

MS Office

Presentations

Job description

Assistant Manager - Business Development

• Designation: Assistant Manager - Business Development
  
• Location: Kolkata
  
• Experience: 5-8 Years
  
• CTC: Up to ₹8 LPA
  
• Industry: Hospitality / Food & Beverage / QSR / Retail
  
• Employment Type: Full-Time
  
• Reporting To: General Manager - Operations / Management
  

Job Summary

We are looking for a result-oriented Assistant Manager - Business Development to drive new outlet expansion by identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and securing suitable commercial properties.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in site acquisition, commercial real estate, retail expansion, and lease negotiation , preferably within the F&B, Hospitality, QSR, or Retail sector .

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential locations for new restaurant/outlet expansion .
  
• Conduct market research, site surveys, feasibility studies, and catchment analysis .
  
• Assess locations based on demographics, footfall, competition, accessibility, rental potential, and market trends .
  
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective properties.
  
• Negotiate with landlords, property owners, brokers, developers, and mall management for favorable commercial terms.
  
• Handle negotiations related to rent, lock-in period, escalation, lease terms, and commercial agreements .
  
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Operations, and Project teams for due diligence, approvals, documentation, and site handover.
  
• Prepare site evaluation reports, feasibility reports, and expansion proposals for management.
  
• Track properties from site identification through finalization, possession, and handover .
  
• Maintain strong relationships with real estate consultants, brokers, landlords, and developers.
  
• Monitor competitor expansion and market developments within the F&B sector.
  
• Provide regular updates to management on property pipeline, negotiations, and expansion progress .
  

Requirements

• Graduate in any discipline; MBA in Marketing / Business Development / Real Estate will be preferred.
  
• 5-8 years of experience in Business Development, Expansion, Retail Leasing, Commercial Real Estate, or Property Acquisition.
  
• Experience in F&B / Hospitality / QSR / Restaurant / Retail expansion is highly preferred.
  
• Proven experience in site acquisition and commercial property negotiations .
  
• Strong knowledge of commercial real estate and leasing practices .
  
• Excellent negotiation, networking, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills .
  
• Strong commercial and analytical acumen with good market research skills.
  
• Proficiency in MS Office, presentations, and reporting .
  
• Willingness to travel extensively for site visits and market surveys .