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

Advantages:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Internet reimbursement
- Leave encashment
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 National Infrastructure & Projects Manager – Retail Expansion (India)
🏢 Candor Foods
📍 India