Expansion Manager

Curefit; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Curefit in Hyderabad is seeking a proactive Franchise Development professional to manage partner relationships from onboarding to expansion. You will bridge the Franchise Partners with the Real Estate team during site identification and closure, evaluating markets, catchment, and investment fit.

You will analyze opportunities, coordinate site visits, and prepare business cases for internal approvals, while maintaining ongoing partner engagement and pipeline tracking to drive growth across micro

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, Real Estate, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in Business Development, Franchise Development, Retail Expansion, Commercial Real Estate, Channel Sales, or Strategic Partnerships.
• Experience with franchise businesses, retail brands, fitness, QSR, healthcare, or other multi-location businesses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of franchise partners through onboarding and expansion collaboration.
• Act as the primary bridge between franchise partners and the Real Estate team during site identification and closure.
• Understand partner investment capacity, preferred micro markets, and business objectives to identify opportunities.
• Match approved partners with commercially viable sites based on business potential, catchment, and investment fit.
• Maintain regular engagement with partners, providing updates and ensuring a seamless onboarding and expansion experience.
• Drive partner‑to‑site mapping to reduce aging and improve conversion.
• Coordinate partner site visits and discussions with landlords and brokers.
• Prepare site evaluation reports, business cases, and recommendations for internal approvals.
• Track partner pipelines and site status across expansion lifecycle.

Skills

Relationship management

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Stakeholder coordination

Excel

PowerPoint

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Take ownership of franchise partners once they have been onboarded by the Business Development team.
• Act as the primary bridge between franchise partners and the Real Estate (RE) team throughout the site identification and closure process.
• Understand partner investment capacity, preferred micro markets, and business objectives to identify suitable opportunities.
• Match approved partners with commercially viable sites based on business potential, catchment, and investment fit.
• Maintain regular engagement with partners, providing updates and ensuring a seamless onboarding and expansion experience.
• Drive partner-to-site mapping with the objective of reducing partner aging and improving conversion.
• Identify and evaluate commercial properties across assigned micro markets.
• Conduct market surveys and competitor analysis to identify high-potential expansion opportunities.
• Evaluate sites based on accessibility, visibility, demographics, competition, catchment potential, and commercial viability.
• Coordinate partner site visits and facilitate discussions with landlords and brokers.
• Prepare site evaluation reports, business cases, and recommendations for internal approvals.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate closely with Business Development, Real Estate, Design, Projects, Legal, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure timely execution.
• Track partners and sites through each stage of the expansion lifecycle and proactively resolve bottlenecks.
• Ensure smooth communication between partners, landlords, and internal stakeholders until lease execution and site handover.
• Maintain accurate records of partner pipelines, site status, and expansion progress.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong relationship management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing abilities.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to evaluate business opportunities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel extensively for market visits and partner meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, Real Estate, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in Business Development, Franchise Development, Retail Expansion, Commercial Real Estate, Channel Sales, or Strategic Partnerships.
• Experience working with franchise businesses, retail brands, fitness, QSR, healthcare, or other multi-location businesses is preferred.