Business Development Specialist

JC Premiere Business International Inc; Taguig; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading franchise development company is seeking a Business Development Specialist to conduct market research and evaluate locations for franchise expansion. This position involves conducting site visits, coordinating with franchisees, and ensuring compliance with operational standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years of experience in business development and site selection. Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and mapping tools is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in business development, location assessment, or franchise operations.
• Experience in handling site selection, vendor coordination, and compliance processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and evaluate potential locations for franchise expansion.
• Perform site visits to assess business viability.
• Coordinate with franchisees to gather location specifications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Vendor coordination

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Maps

Waze

Job description

The Business Development Specialist will conduct market research and evaluate potential locations for franchise expansion. This role involves performing site visits and inspections to assess business viability while ensuring a streamlined process for site endorsements, layout approvals, and operational compliance to support successful franchise growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

Location Evaluation and Ocular Inspection

• Receive and process ocular forms within 2-3 days of submission.

• Conduct physical site visits to evaluate location suitability.

• Submit site evaluation reports within 24 hours after inspection.

• Document site characteristics, accessibility, and potential risks.

Layout Preparation and Approval

• Coordinate with franchisees to gather location specifications.

• Submit draft layouts to the graphics team within 24 hours after confirmation.

• Ensure adherence to mall construction guidelines for kiosk sites.

• Finalize layouts and obtain approvals from franchisees and lessors.

Canvassing and Procurement Support

• Identify materials needed for franchise setup and prepare Purchase Request Forms (PRF).

• Coordinate with the purchasing department for material release.

• Facilitate communication between franchisees and vendors regarding procurement.

Saturation and Location Identification

• Actively research high-traffic areas for potential franchise locations.

• Endorse suitable locations to franchisees based on business needs and customer traffic analysis.

Follow-Up and Reporting

• Provide timely updates to franchisees on site selection and approval process.

• Maintain organized documentation of all site evaluations, layouts, and approvals.

• Ensure all selected locations align with the company’s strategic growth objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in business development, location assessment, or franchise operations.

• Experience in handling site selection, vendor coordination, and compliance processes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and mapping tools (Google Maps, Waze).