Franchise Director, Emerging Asia

Argyll Scott Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An international consumer retail organization is seeking a Regional Franchise Director to lead high-growth Emerging Asia markets, including India. This pivotal role, based in Singapore, involves full P&L accountability and building strategic partnerships. Ideal candidates have robust experience in managing franchise partnerships in India and possess strong leadership skills necessary to drive commercial success across the region.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in managing franchise or distributor partnerships, especially in India.
• Proven leadership in partner-led commercial models with P&L accountability.
• High-energy, change-oriented leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Deliver commercial results and full P&L performance across franchise markets.
• Develop and manage strategic franchise partnerships based on commercial KPIs.
• Lead a regional team to build capabilities and operational discipline.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Partnership management

Commercial acumen

Job description

Franchise Director – Emerging Asia (incl. India)

Retained Confidential Search

An international consumer retail organisation is hiring a dynamic Regional Franchise Director to lead its high-growth Emerging Asia markets, including India. The role is based in Singapore and supported by a regional team and centre-of-excellence functions.

The position holds full commercial accountability across the assigned franchise markets — including P&L ownership, partner governance, and in-market execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver commercial results and full P&L performance across franchise markets in Emerging Asia
• Develop and manage strategic franchise partnerships, anchored on joint business plans, commercial KPIs, and product strategies
• Lead a regional team of key account and commercial managers, building capabilities and operational discipline
• Conduct regular market visits to assess execution, uphold brand standards, and identify growth levers
• Collaborate with marketing, finance, and supply chain CoEs to drive cross-functional enablement and execution

Key Requirements

• Demonstrated success in managing franchise or distributor partnerships in India (essential success factor)
• Proven leadership in partner-led commercial models, with end-to-end P&L accountability
• Industry experience in retail, FMCG, lifestyle, or other consumer categories
• Regional experience across Asia preferred; in-depth India execution track record required
• High-energy, change-oriented leadership style — bold, direct, and able to drive alignment through clarity and conviction

Note: This is a confidential retained search. The organisation’s name will only be disclosed at a later stage.

Argyll Scott Singapore Pte Ltd
EA License No. 16S8105
Liew Foo Kin
EA Reg No: R1982421