Manager – Business Development in Chennai

Company Description

Beginners World Preschool & Daycare is an inspiring journey of discovery, joy, and growth with 50+ centers across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Navi Mumbai, and Pune. We provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating ecosystem for children aged 1.5 to 6 years through our structured programs. We pride ourselves on a child-centric, play-based philosophy with expert-trained educators, tech-integrated infrastructure, and a strong parent-school partnership. Our mission is to nurture curious minds, build confident learners, and create a community where learning feels like home.

Role Description

The Manager – Business Development is responsible for driving growth, ensuring operational excellence, and spearheading expansion. This includes identifying high-potential locations, finalizing properties, working with vendors to build centers as per Bluebook standards, and
launching every new center with a comprehensive plan
that ensures smooth operations and strong admissions momentum from day one.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Business Development & Expansion

• Identify
  high-potential locations
  for new preschools & daycare centers.
• Conduct feasibility and catchment studies to validate demand.
• Identify and finalize
  properties
  that align with brand guidelines (visibility, accessibility, demographics).
• Negotiate with landlords and property owners to secure favorable terms.

2. Centre Setup & Vendor Management

• Liaise with vendors, contractors, and suppliers to build centers as per
  Ambience Manual.
• Ensure cost, quality, and timeline adherence for every preschool project.
• Evaluate and empanel reliable vendors for construction, interiors, and branding requirements.

3. Launch & Growth

• Develop and execute a detailed launch plan for every new centre
  , covering pre-launch marketing, admissions campaigns, community outreach, staffing, and opening events.
• Ensure a strong start by building admissions funnel before the center opens.
• Drive brand visibility and parent engagement from day one.

4. Centre Performance Management

• Monitor and enhance center performance across enrolments, retention, revenue, and parent satisfaction.
• Implement growth strategies for underperforming centers and replicate best practices from high-performing ones.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure brand, operational, and academic standards are upheld.

5. People & Leadership

• Mentor and support Centre Heads and coordinate with Academic Operations Managers.
• Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and demonstrate hunger to achieve business goals.
• Conduct training on sales counselling, parent engagement, and business development.

6. Financial & Operational Accountability

• Ensure centre-level profitability while safeguarding quality.
• Manage budgets and monitor cost efficiency.
• Present MIS reports on admissions, revenue, and expansion updates to senior leadership.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong ability to identify
  locations, properties, and vendors
  .
• Project management and vendor coordination expertise.
• Strategic mindset with capability to design and execute
  centre launch plans
  .
• Strong sales & business development orientation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Analytical approach with comfort in data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate / MBA (preferred) with 6–10 years of experience in business development, retail expansion, or education sector.
• Proven track record of
  location scouting, property negotiation, vendor management, and center launches
  .
• Experience in preschool / education / retail / service industry is highly desirable.

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