Business Development Manager

 The Business Development Manager – F&B (Retail) is responsible for driving business growth, expanding market presence, increasing revenue, and identifying new opportunities for restaurant, café, bakery, or food retail operations. The role focuses on sales growth, outlet expansion, partnerships, and brand development.  Develop and execute business development strategies for F&B retail operations  Identify new locations for outlet expansion (shopping center, high street, commercial areas)  Conduct feasibility studies and site evaluations  Explore franchise opportunities and partnership models  Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences  Develop corporate sales, catering, and bulk order opportunities  Introduce promotional campaigns in collaboration with Marketing team  Monitor sales performance and implement improvement strategies  Identify new product or service opportunities to increase revenue  Build relationships with shopping malls, landlords, suppliers, and distributors  Negotiate commercial terms, rental agreements, and partnership contracts  Work closely with Marketing to launch promotions and new product campaigns  Prepare business proposals and financial projections  Monitor outlet profitability and ROI for new projects  Support new outlet opening processes  Ensure smooth handover from development phase to operations

 Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or related field  Minimum 4–6 years’ experience in F&B retail, restaurant chain, or food business development  Strong knowledge of retail expansion, location analysis, and commercial negotiation  Good understanding of food retail market trends  Strong financial and analytical skills  Excellent negotiation and presentation skills  Result-driven and able to meet expansion and revenue targets