Assistant Manager Business Development - Retail Expansion

Ajmal Perfumes India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,200,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajmal Perfumes India seeks an agile leader to drive new store and kiosk openings across India, identifying locations, leading negotiations, and managing end-to-end launch projects to meet luxury branding standards.

With 5–8 years in luxury/beauty retail expansion, you will oversee design coordination, vendor management, budgets, and go-live execution from Mumbai with travel across India, collaborating with VM, Operations, Marketing and Finance.

Qualifications

• Identify and evaluate cities, malls, and high-street locations for expansion.
• Negotiate terms with malls, developers and landlords.
• Lead end-to-end store opening processes including approvals, design, vendors, fit-outs and handover.
• Coordinate with design teams to match luxury beauty standards.
• Oversee materials, timelines and budgets for quality store completion.
• Track multiple store projects with aggressive timelines.
• Maintain market intelligence on retail real estate trends and competition.
• Partner with VM, Operations, Marketing and Finance for smooth go-lives.

Skills

Retail expansion

Store openings

Negotiation

Project management

Vendor management

Budget management

Market research

Communication

Education

MBA / PG in Retail

Job description

We are looking for an agile and driven professional to lead new store and kiosk openings Pan-India. The role demands strong knowledge of malls and high streets, excellent negotiation skills, and proven experience in managing end-to-end store launch projects. The ideal candidate should combine speed, attention to detail, and an understanding of the luxury & beauty industry.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and evaluate potential cities, malls, and high-street locations for expansion.

Negotiate with malls, developers, and landlords to secure the best commercial terms.

Manage end-to-end store opening process – approvals, design coordination, vendor management, fit-outs, and handover.

Work with design teams to ensure store aesthetics match luxury beauty standards.

Oversee materials, timelines, and budgets to ensure high-quality store completion on schedule.

Track and manage multiple store projects simultaneously with aggressive timelines.

Maintain strong market intelligence on retail real estate trends, consumer footfalls, and competitor presence.

Partner with internal teams (VM, Operations, Marketing, Finance) to ensure smooth go-live.

Desired Skills & Experience

5–8 years of experience in retail expansion / store projects / business development within luxury, beauty, lifestyle, or fashion.

Proven track record of successfully opening multiple stores & kiosks across India.

Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills with mall and real estate partners.

Good understanding of store design, fit-out materials, and project management.

Excellent multitasking ability with a speed-driven and execution-focused mindset.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Education

Graduate (MBA / PG in Retail, Business, or Project Management preferred but not mandatory).

Location

Mumbai (Sakinaka ) – with frequent Pan-India travel.