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