Deputy cluster Manager Pune

Placenet Consultants; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placenet Consultants in Pune seeks a Deputy Cluster Head to lead franchise/dealer networks across Maharashtra. The ideal candidate has 10–13 years of total experience, strong people and franchise management skills, and a growth-oriented mindset.

You will oversee regional business development, drive admissions and registrations through franchise partners, and mentor a team in a high-travel role. The position requires hands-on leadership, excellent presentation skills, and ability to build

Qualifications

• Education requirements: Any Graduate; MBA/PG preferred.
• Desirable: B.Sc / B.E / B.Tech. MBA/PG preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and appoint new franchisees across the assigned region.
• Drive new admissions and increase children’s registrations through franchisees.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing franchisees.
• Retain and grow existing business and student base.
• Manage, motivate and develop the team to achieve business targets.
• Drive business growth and improve profitability across the region.
• Monitor franchisee performance and support them in achieving their targets.
• Identify new business opportunities and implement strategies for regional growth.
• Conduct regular reviews with franchisees and team members.
• Ensure effective execution of business plans across the assigned territory.

Skills

Franchise / Dealer Management

Business Development & Sales

People & Team Management

Franchise Appointment

Channel Development

Business Growth

Presentation Skills

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Customer/Partner Relationship Mgmt

Education

Any Graduate

B.Sc / B.E / B.Tech

MBA/PG preferred

Job description

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Deputy Cluster Head

Job Description Deputy Cluster Head , Pune

Designation: Deputy Cluster Head
Location: Pune

Reporting To: Regional Manager – West
Gender: Male/Female
Age: 35–40 Years

Education

• Any Graduate
• Preferred: B.Sc / B.E / B.Tech
• MBA/PG preferred

Experience

• Total Experience: 10–13 Years
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 4–5 years in Banking, Insurance, Telecom, Education, or related industries
• Candidates should have strong experience in Franchise/Dealer Appointment, Channel Management, Business Development, and Team Management
• 8–10+ years of team-handling experience is preferred

Languages

• English
• Hindi
• Marathi

Key Skills

• Franchise / Dealer Management
• Business Development & Sales
• People & Team Management
• Franchise Appointment
• Channel Development
• Business Growth
• Presentation Skills
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Customer/Partner Relationship Management

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and appoint new franchisees across the assigned region.
• Drive new admissions and increase children's registrations through franchisees.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing franchisees.
• Retain and grow existing business and student base.
• Manage, motivate and develop the team to achieve business targets.
• Drive business growth and improve profitability across the region.
• Monitor franchisee performance and support them in achieving their targets.
• Identify new business opportunities and implement strategies for regional growth.
• Conduct regular reviews with franchisees and team members.
• Ensure effective execution of business plans across the assigned territory.

Team & Business Responsibility

• Franchisees to be managed: 60+
• Team size: 7 members
• Travel: Extensive travel within Maharashtra, including Pune, Western Maharashtra, Thane, Navi Mumbai and Kalyan

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should:

• Have strong people and franchise management skills.
• Be confident in handling large teams and multiple franchisees.
• Possess good analytical and presentation skills.
• Be empathetic and customer/partner-focused.
• Be willing to learn, adapt quickly and take calculated risks.
• Have a strong business mindset with a focus on growth, profitability and team performance.