Business Development & Franchise Manager (Africa & MENA)

This position plays a key role in identifying growth opportunities, forming strategic partnerships, collaborating, and ensuring smooth market entry strategies to drive company growth and success in **Africa & MENA Market.** ***Key Responsibilities*** · **Develop and execute strategic plans for franchise expansion** by identifying, targeting, and acquiring new clients in various region of **Africa & MENA.** · Develop new business opportunities through networking and outreach and building relationships with investors, key stakeholders and advisors · Forge and maintain strong relationships with key senior stakeholders, including government agencies, industry partners, and potential clients, to foster collaboration and drive business growth. · Conduct research and analysis of business opportunities through market research, financial feasibility studies, and planning consistent with the organization's long-range and strategic plans. · Identify and onboard new clients interested in MUMUSO brand in Africa & MENA region. · Prepare the company's marketing Strategy and planning of campaigns that can promote the business and penetrate new markets. · Participate in industry events, conferences, and networking sessions to enhance visibility and drive business growth. · Strong judgment and development ability in the international market. · Responsible for information collection, tracking, management and risk control of **Africa & MENA markets** · Franchises management (locally and internationally). · Writing business proposals. · Negotiating with stakeholders. · Reviewing contracts, follow-up for payment. · Responsible for any kind of payment related issues and payment settlement. · Conduct monthly and annual business reviews with assigned franchisees to establish goals around growth, profitability, and succession plans. · Plan and conduct or assist with periodic regional meetings as required. · Ensure that all the brands are protected and well represented by assigned franchisees in all respects in accordance with existing concept polices and standards. · Prioritize and focus efforts with advanced business judgment to create the most value and largest impact for the franchise group, and use early wins to influence others. · Analyze operational franchisee performance to identify areas of opportunity for increasing sales and profitability · Business Travel as per requirement. Other related task needs to do as per the business requirement. ***Qualifications & Experience*** · Bachelor's degree level in Business Administration or related. · **8-10 years of proven experience in franchise management, preferably in the Retail Industry or FMCG.** · Knowledge of international business regulations, market trends, and cultural nuances (if expanding globally). · Strong Negotiation and Communication Skills. · Hands on person with deep operations understandings, skills, knowledge and implementation. ***Skills & Competencies*** · Problem solver and decision maker · Strategic planner yet detail oriented. Strong analytical skills with a results-oriented approach. Application Question(s): * Do you have a strong network for Retail franchise expansion across African countries? * How much is your expected salary? * How soon you can join? Experience: * Business Development & Franchise Manager (Africa & MENA): 8 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person