The Role
The Business Development Manager (Leasing and Project Management) is responsible to identify and source potential profitable locations for the expansion of 4Fingers in Singapore. This role manages the full property lifecycle, from securing new locations and renovation to overseeing fit-outs, refurbishments, and lease management. Ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with brand standards. As and when necessary, supporting store maintenance audits to assess store and equipment conditions and propose the necessary corrective or preventive action plan to operations team.
Job Responsibilities
1. Site Acquisition and Expansion
- Identify, evaluate, and secure new restaurant sites in line with business strategy.
- Conduct site survey and feasibility studies including demographics, footfall, competition and ROI analysis, in-depth assessment of potential and identify the associated business risk.
- Negotiate lease agreements and manage relationships with landlords, developers, and property agents.
- Prepare business case proposal for management/ committee approval.
2. Leasing Management
- Manage lease renewals, rent reviews, relocation, and termination.
- Securing sites. documentations - including follow through with landlords on rectification, upgrade & clearing works to be done by landlords prior to handover of site.
- Upon confirming site, ensure all necessary documentations for submission to authorities are completed and follow up with relevant parties for approvals.
- Liaising and coordinating with management and relevant external and cross-functional teams prior to securing site for New Store Opening until handover (eg Finance, Legal, Operations, Marketing and Supply Chain) to ensure best practice, timely opening, cost optimization and reduction, promotional preparations and supplies.
- Maintain a database of lease agreements, expiries, and rental obligations. Ensure compliance with all lease terms, contracts, and legal and authority requirements.
- Continuously and progressively identify, source and update list on potential sites.
3. Renovation and Refurbishment of existing stores
- Plan and manage renovation, remodeling, and refurbishment projects across the restaurant network.
- Conduct periodic store condition assessments and recommend upgrades.
- Minimize operational disruptions during renovation projects.
- Deliver projects that enhance customer experience, operational efficiency, and brand image.
- Prepare CAPEX for approval before starting a new project, renovation, and refurbishment.
- List of approved equipment and costing.
- Monitor and track repair cost, asset disposal and write off equipment.
- Keep an updated list of store assets in Operation and in storage.
4. Maintaining Existing Store
- Overseeing the facility management of all outlets.
- Plan scheduled routine store audits/inspections to check and assess store maintenance and upkeep, condition of equipment and installation, etc.
- Support store operations team on the situation and propose the necessary corrective/preventive action plan.
- Prepare annual budget allocation for repair and maintenance including for Image & Branding Enhancement.
5. Strategic Planning & Reporting
- Develop medium and long term expansion and renovation strategies.
- Monitor property and construction market trends for opportunities and cost savings.
- Provide regular project progress reports and recommendations to senior management.
- Collaborate cross- functionally with operations, finance, and marketing teams to align projects with business goals.
6. Other Responsibilities
- Any other task related to restaurant properties , maintenance and leasing as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor Degree in Hospitality or Marketing or Business or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in similar role.
- Having experience in F&B and/or retail chain industries is a plus.
- Possess own transport and willing to travel.
What we are looking for
- Good communication both verbal and written, can interact with various functions in the organization and convey ideas.
- The ability to think rationally and solve problems based on data, facts, and observations.
- Strong negotiation skills as a Business Development Manager frequently builds relationships with consumers and third parties, requiring negotiation abilities.
- Willingness to take risks, fearlessness of failure, and a forward-thinking mindset.
- Progressive thinking, an open-minded approach and adaptability to help identify opportunities.
- Time management as business operates within limited cycles, and markets often experience anomalies, requiring effective time management.
- Decision-making expertise, the ability to make quick, precise, and astute decisions.
- Market research capabilities, SWOT analysis, STP, and trend analysis.
- Understanding financial basics like ROI and budget planning and forecasting skills for managing resources efficiently and making informed decisions to achieve financial targets.
- Familiarity with marketing metrics such as engagement rate, leads, traffic, churn rate, and retention rate.
- Ability to create effective presentations.
- Proficiency in project management methods.
- Understanding basic legal knowledge, including contract law and environmental law.
