Franchise Expansion Manager

Orane International; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Orane International in Chandigarh invites a dynamic Manager – FDM to spearhead expansion and franchise operations. You will identify new franchise partners, manage the complete sales cycle, and coordinate with HO teams for centre setup, branding, and launches.

The ideal candidate holds a Graduate/MBA in Business Admin, with 4–7 years in franchise expansion or related fields, and strong negotiation, communication, and travel readiness to visit markets and partners across North India.

Qualifications

• Graduate/MBA in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or related field.
• 4–7 years of experience in franchise expansion, business development, or franchise operations.
• Experience in education, skill development, beauty, fashion, or retail franchise networks preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, relationship management, and commercial skills.
• Willingness to travel for market visits, franchise meetings, and centre reviews.

Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard new franchise partners across North India and other markets.
• Generate leads, conduct market research, and evaluate potential locations.
• Manage the complete franchise sales cycle from lead generation to closure.
• Coordinate with HO teams for centre setup, branding, infrastructure, and launch.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing franchise partners.
• Monitor centre performance, admissions, revenue, and standards.
• Coordinate with RM team for royalty collection and timely payments.
• Track and report expansion pipeline, centre performance and profitability.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship management

Travel readiness

Education

Graduate/MBA in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing or related field

Job description

Chandigarh, India | Posted on 10/26/2026

Orane International, a leading and globally recognized institution in beauty and nutrition education, seeks passionate and dedicated professionals to join our team. With a strong presence in India and abroad, we provide an enriching and diverse work environment. Our affiliation with world-renowned organizations like CIBTAC and CIDESCO offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of the beauty industry. We are proud of our expert faculty and are committed to providing the highest quality education to over 80,000 students across 120 schools. We invite you to be a part of our mission to shape the future of the beauty and wellness industry.

Job Description

Job Description: Manager – FDM

Expansion & Franchise Operations

Company: Orane International Pvt. Ltd.

Department: Business Development & Operations

Role Overview

We are looking for a dynamic professional to drive the expansion of Orane Fashion School

through new franchise development and manage relationships, performance, and operational

coordination with existing franchise partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard new franchise partners across North India and other potential markets.

• Generate leads, conduct market research, and evaluate potential locations.

• Manage the complete franchise sales cycle, from lead generation and meetings to negotiations and closure.

• Coordinate with HO teams for centre setup, branding, infrastructure, and launch.

• Maintain strong relationships with existing franchise partners.

• Monitor centre performance, admissions, revenue, and operational standards.

• Coordinate with the Regional Manager (RM) team for royalty collection and timely payments.

• Identify business challenges and implement action plans to improve centre performance.

• Ensure brand compliance and adherence to academic and operational guidelines.

3. Centre Launch & Business Growth

• Coordinate with HR, marketing, academics, and operations for new centre launches.

• Support franchise partners with local marketing initiatives and admission generation.

• Track monthly targets, business performance, and franchise profitability.

• Prepare regular reports on expansion pipeline, centre performance, and royalty collections.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of new franchise sign-ups and centres launched.

• Franchise pipeline and conversion rate.

• Performance improvement of existing franchise centres.

• Timely royalty collection and reduction in outstanding dues.

• Franchise partner satisfaction and brand compliance.

Requirements

Candidate Profile

• Graduate/MBA in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.

• 4–7 years of experience in franchise expansion, business development, or franchise operations.

• Experience in education, skill development, beauty, fashion, or retail franchise networks will be preferred.

• Strong negotiation, communication, relationship management, and commercial skills.

• Willingness to travel for market visits, franchise meetings, and centre reviews.

Ideal Candidate: A commercially driven professional who can independently manage both franchise expansion and existing franchise relationships, ensuring sustainable network growth and centre profitability.