Business Development Manager

Role Overview We are looking for a results-driven and proactive Business Development Manager to spearhead our franchise recruitment and business expansion efforts. In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for identifying, qualifying, and closing prospective franchise partners, expanding our brand footprint, and managing the end-to-end franchise development pipeline. Key Responsibilities - Franchise Acquisition & Pipeline Management: Source, identify, and recruit potential franchise partners to support the company’s aggressive retail expansion plans. Manage the entire recruitment cycle from initial inquiry and lead qualification to negotiations and deal closure. - Strategy & Lead Generation: Develop and execute effective franchise recruitment strategies. Generate leads through networking, industry referrals, digital platforms, business exhibitions, and targeted outreach. - Investor Engagement: Deliver compelling presentations showcasing our business model, brand value, investment requirements, and projected ROI to prospective franchisees and investors. - Market Research & Location Scouting: Conduct market research to identify high-potential expansion locations, evaluate local market demand, and spot emerging growth opportunities. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal operations, marketing, and onboarding teams to ensure seamless franchise onboarding, documentation, and handover processes. - Performance Tracking: Monitor franchise sales pipelines, meet recruitment KPIs, and prepare regular reports detailing lead conversion rates and overall expansion progress. - Brand Representation: Represent Hairology Holding Sdn Bhd at corporate functions, franchise exhibitions, networking events, and business meetings. Requirements - Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related discipline. - Experience: Proven track record in business development, corporate sales, partnership management, or franchise recruitment. - Industry Advantage: Prior experience within franchise sales, retail, beauty, wellness, or the F&B industry will be viewed as a strong plus. - Core Competencies: Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and communication skills. Strong relationship-building capabilities with investors and high-net-worth individuals. - Target-driven mindset with a proactive, self-motivated approach to independent work. Solid understanding of market expansion strategies and retail business models. - Mobility: Willingness to travel for business meetings, site inspections, and industry exhibitions as required.