Franchise Development Officer

We’re Hiring: Franchise Development Officer – 8.5 Research

8.5 Research is a fast-growing mass-premium FMCG brand built on the foundation of Nature + Science. Our products are research-backed, alkaline-focused, and designed as safer alternatives to chemical-based daily-use products.

With a rapidly expanding portfolio across Personal Care, Home Care, Baby Care, Car Care, and Alkaline Wellness, we are now strengthening our Pan-India franchise network.

To drive this expansion, we are hiring a Franchise Development Officer who can own franchise growth end-to-end — from pitching to closure and onboarding.

Role Overview

The Franchise Development Officer will be responsible for identifying, pitching, closing, and onboarding franchise partners across India. This is a target-based, revenue-driven role requiring strong persuasion skills, business acumen, and experience in franchise-led expansion.

Key Responsibilities

- Drive Pan-India franchise expansion for 8.5 Research - Handle end-to-end franchise development: - Franchise pitching & presentations - Commercial discussions & negotiations - Closure and onboarding coordination - Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospective franchise partners - Achieve monthly and quarterly franchise acquisition targets - Clearly communicate brand value, USPs, and long-term business potential - Coordinate with internal teams for smooth franchise onboarding and launch - Maintain accurate reporting on leads, closures, and performance metrics

Key Brand USPs to Communicate

- Mass-premium FMCG positioning - Research-backed & doctor-approved formulations - Alkaline and wellness-focused products - Safer, eco-conscious alternatives to chemical-based products - Wide product range across Personal, Home, Baby & Car Care

What We’re Looking For

- 5+ years of experience in franchise sales, franchise development, retail expansion, or FMCG business development - Proven track record in franchise pitching and closures - Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills - Comfortable with targets, incentives, and performance-driven roles - Ability to work independently on a Pan-India mandate - Prior experience in FMCG / retail / franchise-led brands preferred

Why Join 8.5 Research

- Be part of a rapidly scaling FMCG brand with strong consumer demand - Opportunity to directly impact national franchise expansion - High-ownership, high-visibility role - Performance-driven growth and learning opportunity

Location: PAN India

Experience: 5+ Years

Role Type: Target-Based