Franchising and Business Development Officer at MINISO Lifestyle Nigeria Limited

We are looking for a smart and resourceful individual to join our great team; the role of Franchising and Business Development Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree / HND.
• Relevant professional qualification/certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in Franchising and Investment, Business Development or a similar role.
• Experience in a Retail chain or FMCG company with a good knowledge of franchise expansion and new site selection is highly preferable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Finding and developing new franchisees. Ensuring franchise growth and expansion.                      
• Prepare and execute the marketing strategy for the Company's franchise opportunity: to attract new franchisees.
• Identify and research potential markets / sites to launch new franchise and retail expansion.
• Screen potential franchisee by analysing investment requirements, potential of franchisee, financials, franchisee experience and vision.
• Negotiating terms and conditions of each franchisee agreement.
• Develop sales and marketing tools, work out on sales promotional activities to support the franchisees.
• Offer continuous support to franchisees, to ensure the overall success of the company as well as the franchisee.
• Manage relations with landlords, mall management, and building management, developers, and leasing executives for all stores in Nigeria.
• Negotiate and review lease agreements, and other contractual agreements, as well as development of relevant agreements, procedures, reports and related documents.
• Perform other activities required to achieve the Franchising and Business Development goals.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Highly sociable and out-spoken with a pleasing personality.
• Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Analytical, versatile and strong knowledge of the economy.
• Excellent Negotiation and Marketing Skills.
• Excellent organizing skills and ability to multitask.
• Tech Savvy and Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.