Job Description:

Commercial Manager – Pan India Operations (Franchise & Company-Owned Centres)

Industry:

Education / Learning Centres / EdTech / Training Institutes

Experience Required:

10+ years in commercial operations, preferably with at least 3 years in a similar multi-location setup within the education, retail, or service industry

Role Summary:

The Commercial Manager – Pan India Operations will be responsible for end-to-end commercial and operational management of both company-owned and franchise-operated education centres across India. This role encompasses centre setup, fit-outs, repairs, procurement, vendor management, branding, compliance, budgeting, and franchise support, ensuring smooth functioning, cost efficiency, and scalability of operations.

The ideal candidate is a structured, detail-oriented, and commercially savvy professional who can lead multiple stakeholders and manage diverse teams for productive, standardized centre operations across formats.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Pan-India Centre Setup & Infrastructure Development




- Oversee all new centre setups (both franchise and company-owned) including location feasibility, leasing, design approval, fit-outs, IT infrastructure, and go-live.
- Standardize fit-out guidelines and ensure brand compliance in layouts and interiors.
- Coordinate with architects, civil contractors, vendors, and local teams to ensure timely and cost-effective centre launches.

2. Commercial & Operational Management
- Manage lease negotiations, rental agreements, rent-free periods, and renewals with landlords.
- Monitor and control operational expenses (utilities, AMC contracts, repairs, supplies) across all centres.
- Develop and implement SOPs for day-to-day operations to ensure uniformity and operational excellence.

3. Franchise Partner Coordination & Support
- Provide commercial support and operational guidance to franchise partners during setup and ongoing operations.
- Ensure franchise centres meet infrastructu

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