LAUNCH MANAGER – FRANCE | LISBON

Retail Academy; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Luxe Talent, an international recruitment and training consultancy, is assisting an international company based in Lisbon to appoint a Launch Manager – France. The role focuses on developing and expanding its franchise network in the French market and coordinating transitions from distributor to franchise model.

You will lead franchise development, identify partners, manage stakeholders, and travel regularly to execute strategy. Fluency in French and English is essential.

Qualificações

• Minimum 4 years in project or franchise development.
• Experience in business development or lead generation is valued.
• Experience in launching stores or networks is a plus.
• Fluency in French and English is essential.
• Willingness to travel regularly.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and results-driven attitude.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Lead development and expansion of the franchise network in France.
• Manage transition of ~30 stores from distributor to franchise model.
• Identify, attract and qualify new franchise partners.
• Coordinate stakeholders including franchisees, distributors, and legal partners.
• Develop understanding of the French market and expansion opportunities.
• Execute a strategic plan covering legal, financial, operational, and marketing aspects.
• Lead negotiations with franchise partners for win-win agreements.
• Own projects from development to completion.
• Contribute to the international team with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Conhecimentos

Franchise development

Business development

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Travel readiness

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Descrição da oferta de emprego

From Luxe Talent, International recruitment and training consultancy specializing in Fashion, Luxury, Retail, and FMCG. We are looking for a Launch Manager – France to join an international company based in Lisbon, with responsibility for developing and expanding its franchise network in the French market

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Lead the development and expansion of the franchise network in France, ensuring its long-term success.
• Manage the transition of an existing network of around 30 stores from a distributor to a franchise model.
• Develop and implement strategies to identify, attract and qualify new franchise partners in the French market.
• Coordinate and manage internal and external stakeholders, including prospective franchisees, distributors, legal and real estate partners.
• Develop a strong understanding of the French market, competition, local dynamics, catchment areas and expansion opportunities.
• Build and execute a strategic plan covering the legal, financial, operational and marketing aspects of network development and conversion.
• Lead negotiations with franchise partners, building strong, trusted and long-term relationships and seeking win-win solutions.
• Take ownership of projects from initial development through to successful and timely completion.
• Contribute to the international team through a high-performance and entrepreneurial mindset.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in project management, franchise development, network development or a similar role.
• Previous experience in business development, partnership management or lead generation is highly valued.
• Experience in franchise development or store launches in France is a strong plus.
• Fluency in French and English is essential; additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness and availability to travel regularly.
• Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills, with an empathetic and collaborative approach.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, resilience and a strong results-oriented attitude.
• Highly organised, structured and able to manage multiple stakeholders and projects independently.
• Self-confident and comfortable building relationships and approaching new business partners.
• Strong sense of ownership, responsibility and ability to work autonomously.
• Previous experience launching a store or franchise network is a plus.
• Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field is valued.

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