FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Based in Hyderabad, this full-time role offers a salary range of 3 to 4 LPA with working hours from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The Franchise Development Manager (FDM) will play a crucial role in expanding the franchise network by onboarding and launching new franchise stores. This position involves guiding franchise partners through the entire store setup process, ensuring timely launches, driving customer engagement, and supporting early-stage business activation to establish a strong market presence.

Key Responsibilities
- Onboard and assist franchise partners throughout the complete store setup process.
- Coordinate various aspects including location selection, pharmacist recruitment, licensing, infrastructure, equipment, inventory, and training readiness.
- Ensure that franchise stores open within the defined timelines.
- Execute pre-launch customer engagement and local market activation activities to build awareness.
- Provide ongoing support to franchise partners during the initial months of operation.
- Monitor customer interactions, POS/billing performance, and early business activation metrics.
- Maintain regular field reports, update CRM/portal systems, and ensure smooth handover to Franchise Relationship Managers (FRM).

Required Qualifications
- 1 to 4 years of experience as a Medical Representative, Pharma Sales Executive, or Territory Sales Executive.
- Strong background in field sales and territory management.
- Proven ability to interact effectively with doctors, chemists, retailers, or distributors.
- Excellent communication, relationship management, and follow-up skills.
- Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory.
- Educational qualifications preferably include a Graduate degree such as B.Pharm, D.Pharm, or B.Sc.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Candidates with experience in retail pharmacy, dealer/distributor development, or franchise/retail expansion will be given preference.
- Exposure to the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or retail pharmacy sectors is highly desirable.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to leverage their sales and territory management experience in a dynamic franchise development environment within the pharma and healthcare industry.