Growth & Franchise Development Specialist

Teapulse; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Paid Time Off

Teapulse product discounts

Job summary

Teapulse, a modern tea atelier, seeks a Business Development Specialist in the United States to drive growth across North America. You will identify opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and guide franchise inquiries through the sales process while collaborating with Marketing and Operations.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in BD or related fields, a Bachelor's degree, and fluency in English and Mandarin. US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 1 year of experience in Business Development, Franchise Development, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese with excellent verbal and written communication.
• Experience in the restaurant, food & beverage, retail, hospitality, or franchise industry is highly preferred.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (No visa sponsorship available.)

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and corporate collaborations to support Teapulse's expansion.
• Support franchise development by managing franchise inquiries, qualifying potential franchise partners, and guiding candidates through the franchise sales process.
• Conduct market research and feasibility analysis to identify potential markets for business and franchise expansion.
• Collaborate with Marketing to plan and execute campaigns that build brand awareness and drive customer engagement in target markets.
• Collaborate with Marketing to manage social media platforms and develop content that supports business development and partnership goals.
• Coordinate promotional events, community outreach, and brand activations that generate leads and strengthen local market presence.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective franchisees, corporate partners, and community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Operations, Legal) to drive business growth and support the company's overall expansion strategy.

Skills

English & Mandarin

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

BD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Teapulse, a modern tea atelier, seeks a Business Development Specialist in the United States to drive growth across North America. You will identify opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and guide franchise inquiries through the sales process while collaborating with Marketing and Operations.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in BD or related fields, a Bachelor's degree, and fluency in English and Mandarin. US work authorization is required.