ABOUT सादा / SAADAA
We are a direct-to-consumer (D2C) lifestyle brand. Our vision is to advocate the सादा / SAADAA way of living and make बेहतर / BETTER basics for everyone. Top 1% Shopify stores in India, we have been bootstrapped and profitable with industry-leading benchmarks. From a 100 sq. ft. garage to a 150+ people team in just 4 years — we are just getting started.
ROLE OVERVIEW
As a Retail Expansion Lead, you will own the aggressive growth of SAADAA’s offline retail footprint. This role is focused on finding, negotiating, and closing high-impact retail stores, while ensuring seamless execution of store launches and strong operational oversight across all locations. You will be responsible for taking SAADAA from a growing brand to a scaled, high-performing retail network.
WHAT WILL YOU BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?
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Retail Expansion: Identify, evaluate, and close high-potential retail spaces across malls and high streets. Build a strong pipeline and drive store signings end-to-end.
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Deal Making & Negotiation: Lead negotiations with landlords, developers, and brokers. Secure commercially strong deals aligned with business goals.
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Store Launch Execution: Own store rollouts from zero to launch — timelines, coordination, and execution. Ensure stores go live on time, on budget, and on brand.
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Vendor Coordination: Manage contractors, designers, and external partners for store setup and execution.
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Project Management: Handle multiple store launches simultaneously. Track progress, remove bottlenecks, and ensure fast execution.
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Retail Operations Oversight: Monitor performance across all stores — sales, footfall, and efficiency. Identify gaps and drive improvements without needing daily on-ground presence.
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Process & SOP Building: Create scalable systems and processes to ensure consistent retail operations as we grow.
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Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with marketing, supply chain, and leadership teams to align retail expansion with overall business goals.
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Problem Solving: Tackle delays, negotiations, and execution challenges with speed, ownership, and a solution-first mindset.
WHO YOU ARE
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6–12 years of experience in retail expansion, business development, or retail operations.
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Proven track record of closing retail store deals independently.
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Strong network in malls, high streets, and the leasing ecosystem.
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Highly execution-driven — you take ownership and get things done.
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Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-ownership, and ambiguous environment.
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A problem solver who thrives under pressure and aggressive timelines.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or related fields.
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Proven experience in retail expansion and store rollouts.
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Strong understanding of retail leasing, store economics, and operations.
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Experience managing vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
WHY BE A PART OF सादा / SAADAA?
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Do you feel out of place in a world full of unnecessary complexities?
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Do you find joy in little things?
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Do you believe simplicity is underrated?
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If yes, you’ll fit right in. We believe simplicity with better basics is the way to live a fulfilling life.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
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A team of empathetic problem solvers
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Fast growth and learning opportunities
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Ownership and real impact
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A culture of continuous learning
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Freedom to explore, fail, and grow
