FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Genericart Medicine; Akola District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Genericart Medicine is seeking a Franchise Development Manager to onboard and launch new franchise stores in Akola. You will guide partners through store setup, ensure timely openings and drive early business activation.

The candidate should have 1–4 years of MR/Pharma sales experience, strong field sales and territory management skills, and a willingness to travel within the territory. Graduate B.Pharm / D.Pharm / B.Sc preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of MR/pharma sales experience.
• Strong field sales and territory management experience.
• Willingness to travel within the territory.
• Graduate in B.Pharm / D.Pharm / B.Sc preferred.

Responsibilities

• Onboard and guide franchise partners through the complete store setup process.
• Coordinate location, pharmacist, licensing, infrastructure, equipment, inventory and training readiness.
• Ensure franchise stores are opened within the defined timeline.
• Execute pre-launch customer connect and local market activation activities.
• Support franchise partners during the initial months of operations.
• Monitor customer connects, POS/billing performance and early business activation.

Skills

Field sales

Territory management

Communication skills

Relationship management

Travel willingness

Education

Graduate B.Pharm / D.Pharm / B.Sc

Job description

Location

AKOLA

Industry Preference

PHARMA, HEALTHCARE / MEDICAL SERVICES, RETAIL PHARMACY

Education

GRADUATE ; B-PHARM / D-PHARM / B.SC PREFERRED

Experience

1-4 YEARS yrs

Salary Range

3 LPA - 4 LPA

Office Time

10:00AM - 07:00PM

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Contact Details

Phone[phone]

[e-mail]

Job Description

Role Overview

The Franchise Development Manager (FDM) will be responsible for onboarding and launching new franchise stores. The role involves guiding franchise partners through the store setup process, ensuring timely launch, driving customer connects and supporting early business activation.

Key Responsibilities

• Onboard and guide franchise partners through the complete store setup process.
• Coordinate location, pharmacist, licensing, infrastructure, equipment, inventory and training readiness.
• Ensure franchise stores are opened within the defined timeline.
• Execute pre-launch customer connect and local market activation activities.
• Support franchise partners during the initial months of operations.
• Monitor customer connects, POS/billing performance and early business activation.
• Maintain regular field reports, CRM/portal updates and ensure proper handover to FRM.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 1–4 years of experience as a Medical Representative (MR), Pharma Sales Executive or Territory Sales Executive.
• Strong field sales and territory management experience.
• Experience in dealing with doctors, chemists, retailers or distributors preferred.
• Good communication, relationship management and follow-up skills.
• Willing to travel extensively within the assigned territory.
• Candidates with exposure to retail pharmacy, dealer/distributor development or franchise/retail expansion will be preferred.
• Education: Graduate B.Pharm / D.Pharm / B.Sc. preferred.