Deputy General Manager

Job Title: Deputy General Manager – Franchise Development

Locations: Indore, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Pune

Role Summary:

MedPlus is looking for a dynamic and result-oriented professional with a minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in Retail Operations, Sales, or Business Development. The ideal candidate will play a key role in expanding the MedPlus Franchise Network by onboarding existing local pharmacy stores as MedPlus Franchise partners across the assigned regions.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and evaluate potential local pharmacies for MedPlus franchise conversion, as well as onboard new franchise partners to drive network expansion.

Engage with store owners to present the MedPlus franchise model and value proposition.

Conduct financial feasibility assessments and finalize franchise agreements.

Coordinate with internal teams (Operations, Projects, Legal, Finance, and Supply Chain) to ensure seamless franchise onboarding and setup.

Track and report progress against franchise acquisition and activation targets.

Ensure compliance with MedPlus brand and operational standards post-launch.

Build long-term partnerships to strengthen MedPlus presence in the local markets.

Candidate Profile:

MBA/PGDM from IIMs (qualified from Top 20 IIMs preferred)

Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Retail Operations, Sales, or Business Development.

Strong business acumen and negotiation capabilities.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Self-motivated, result-driven, and willing to travel extensively.

Why Join Us:

Play a strategic role in driving the expansion of one of India’s most trusted and fastest-growing retail healthcare brands.

Take ownership of high-impact business initiatives with direct visibility to senior leadership.

Be part of a results-driven, entrepreneurial environment that values innovation, accountability, and growth.

Ideal for ambitious MBA professionals from leading institutions (such as IIMs) seeking to make a tangible impact in the retail healthcare sector.