1. Retail Site Identification & Feasibility
Objective: Identify commercially viable locations aligned with the company’s expansion strategy.
Responsibilities
* Identify and evaluate potential retail locations.
* Conduct feasibility studies including footfall, demographics, competition and commercial viability.
* Coordinate with business development and leasing teams.
* Prepare location evaluation reports and recommendations.
* Build a nationwide database of prospective sites.
KPIs
* Number of qualified locations identified per month
* Approval-to-identification ratio
* Time taken from lead generation to site approval
* Percentage of sites meeting target ROI criteria
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2. Store Design, Architectural Planning & Standardization
Objective: Deliver standardized, scalable and cost-efficient store designs.
Responsibilities
* Prepare architectural layouts and working drawings.
* Develop standard design templates for different store formats.
* Coordinate with architects, consultants and MEP engineers.
* Optimize customer flow, merchandising and operational efficiency.
* Ensure brand consistency across all formats.
KPIs
* Design approval turnaround time
* Percentage of stores following standard design guidelines
* Reduction in redesign iterations
* Cost optimization achieved through standardization
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3. Project Management & Store Rollout
Objective: Deliver projects on time, within budget and with defined quality standards.
Responsibilities
* Prepare project implementation schedules.
* Coordinate civil, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration and fixture installation.
* Monitor project milestones.
* Conduct weekly project reviews.
* Ensure smooth handover to operations.
KPIs
* Percentage of projects completed on time
* Average project completion cycle
* Budget variance
* Number of stores opened as per annual rollout plan
* Zero critical delays during launch
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4. Vendor Development & Management
Objective: Build a reliable national vendor ecosystem delivering quality and cost efficiency.
Responsibilities
* Identify and onboard vendors across India.
* Negotiate commercial terms.
* Monitor vendor quality and timelines.
* Develop preferred vendor panels.
* Conduct vendor performance reviews.
KPIs
* Vendor performance score
* Cost savings achieved
* Vendor delivery adherence
* Number of qualified vendors in each region
* Reduction in repeat quality issues
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5. Regulatory Approvals & Compliance
Objective: Ensure every store is operationally compliant before launch.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate approvals with malls, landlords and local authorities.
* Obtain statutory permissions wherever applicable.
* Ensure fire safety, electrical and structural compliance.
* Maintain approval documentation.
KPIs
* Approval turnaround time
* Zero compliance-related delays
* Zero regulatory penalties
* Documentation accuracy
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6. AI & Technology-Driven Project Execution
Objective: Improve project efficiency using AI and digital tools.
Responsibilities
* Implement AI tools for store planning and visualization.
* Use AI for layout optimization and fixture planning.
* Build digital dashboards for project tracking.
* Leverage AI for cost estimation and scheduling.
* Maintain digital project documentation.
KPIs
* Percentage of projects managed digitally
* Reduction in planning time through AI
* AI-generated cost optimization achieved
* Dashboard adoption across projects
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7. Cost Management & Budget Control
Objective: Deliver every project within approved budgets.
Responsibilities
* Prepare project budgets.
* Track project costs.
* Identify value engineering opportunities.
* Approve vendor bills.
* Minimize wastage.
KPIs
* Budget variance (%)
* Cost per store
* Cost per kiosk
* Annual cost savings
* Procurement efficiency
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8. Quality Assurance
Objective: Maintain premium execution quality across India.
Responsibilities
* Develop quality checklists.
* Conduct site inspections.
* Ensure adherence to specifications.
* Resolve punch-list items before handover.
KPIs
* Quality audit score
* Defect-free handover percentage
* Number of post-opening defects
* Customer and operations feedback score
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9. Cross-Functional Coordination
Objective: Ensure seamless coordination between all stakeholders.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate with Operations, Procurement, Finance, Marketing and Sales.
* Conduct weekly rollout reviews.
* Resolve project bottlenecks.
* Support store launch readiness.
KPIs
* Internal stakeholder satisfaction
* Project issue resolution time
* Cross-functional SLA adherence
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10. Expansion Strategy Support
Objective: Build scalable infrastructure for rapid nationwide expansion.
Responsibilities
* Develop standard operating procedures.
* Build regional contractor networks.
* Improve rollout processes.
* Benchmark industry best practices.
* Support strategic expansion planning.
KPIs
* Number of stores opened annually
* Number of kiosks opened annually
* Average rollout time reduction
* SOP implementation score
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Annual Success Metrics
* Deliver annual store rollout target (Carnival Stores)
* Deliver annual kiosk rollout target (On The Run)
* ≥95% projects completed on schedule
* ≤5% budget variance
* ≥95% quality compliance
* Zero major regulatory non-compliance
* Preferred vendor network established across all operating regions
* AI-enabled project dashboard adopted for 100% of projects
* Standardized store design library implemented nationwide
* Continuous reduction in rollout cost and project timelines year over year
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Reporting
Reports To: CEO / Head – Retail Expansion
Key Interfaces:
* Operations
* Procurement
* Finance
* Marketing
* Business Development
* Architects
* Project Consultants
* Fabricators
* Civil Contractors
* Electrical Contractors
* Mall Management
* Government Authorities
* Technology & AI Partners
Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹1,604,010.91 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Internet reimbursement
- Leave encashment
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
