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1. Area Manager – School Franchise SalesLocation: Kolkata (Covering South & North Bengal)Reporting to: Head of Partnerships / Director – Group SchoolsPosition Summary:The Area Manager is responsible for the strategic expansion of Techno India Group Schools. This role involves identifying high-potential investors, negotiating large-scale franchise agreements, and ensuring the brand’s footprint grows consistently across West Bengal’s diverse districts.Key Responsibilities:• Strategic Expansion: Lead the end-to-end franchise acquisition process for K-12 and Play Schools in assigned territories (Kolkata, Siliguri, Asansol, Malda, etc.).• Investor Relations: Identify, vet, and pitch to high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and corporate partners who align with TIG’s educational vision.• Market Analysis: Conduct feasibility studies and "catchment area" analysis to determine the viability of new school locations.• Sales Lifecycle Management: From lead generation and site visits to signing the Franchise Agreement and collecting initial franchise fees.• Revenue Targets: Meet or exceed quarterly and annual franchise sign-up targets to ensure the group’s growth KPIs are met.• Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary bridge between the investor and TIG’s legal, academic, and infrastructure teams during the pre-operational phase.Qualifications & Skills:• Experience: 5–8 years in Franchise Sales (Education sector experience is highly preferred).• Education: MBA in Marketing or Business Administration.• Skills: Expertise in B2B sales, contract negotiation, and financial modeling (ROI projections for partners).• Regional Knowledge: Deep understanding of the socio-economic landscape of West Bengal.2. Executive – School Franchise Development & OperationsLocation: Regional (South Bengal / North Bengal Focus)Reporting to: Area Manager / Franchise HeadPosition Summary:The Executive role is a hybrid of sales support and operational hand-holding. This individual ensures that once a franchise is signed, the school is set up for success, follows TIG’s SOPs, and maintains high enrollment numbers.Key Responsibilities:• Lead Generation & Conversion: Support the Area Manager by managing the CRM, following up with prospects, and organizing discovery days/seminars.• Onboarding & Set-up: Assist new franchisees in the "Pre-Launch" phase, including site selection guidance, interior branding, and recruitment of initial staff.• Operational Compliance: Conduct regular audits of franchise schools to ensure adherence to Techno India Group’s academic standards and administrative policies.• Admission Support: Collaborate with the marketing team to design local area marketing (LAM) plans for franchisees to drive student admissions.• Relationship Management: Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for franchisees, resolving grievances and providing technical/operational support.• Collateral Management: Ensure all business collaterals, brochures, and digital assets are updated and utilized correctly by regional partners.Qualifications & Skills:• Experience: 2–4 years in Business Development or Operations.• Education: Bachelor’s degree (Management or Education background preferred).• Skills: Proficiency in CRM software, excellent presentation skills (PowerPoint/Canva), and a "customer-first" mindset.• Travel: High willingness to travel across North and South Bengal for site inspections and partner meetings.Regional Focus Areas for Techno India GroupRegion:Focus Districts Strategic Goal:Kolkata & Suburbs- Nadia, Murshidabad, Howrah, Hooghly, 24 Parganas (N/S) Premium K-12 Model / High-end Play SchoolsSouth Bengal- Purba/Paschim Medinipur, Bardhaman, Birbhum Mass-market school models & Vocational integrationNorth Bengal- Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, Malda Establishing flagship residential and day-boarding hubs