Head of Business Expansion & Network Growth
Sales / Marketing / Business Development / Merchandising
About the Employer
Job Description
Vacancy for Head of Business Expansion & Network Growth
We at LAUGFS Supermarkets (Pvt) Ltd began our journey in 2000 with the vision of pioneering industry standards and transforming the consumer retail experience in Sri Lanka. We were the first to introduce the 24-hour retail concept in the country, reaffirming our commitment to shopper convenience. As the first retail chain to jointly operate with a fuel outlet in Sri Lanka, we continued to innovate by expanding our offerings to include Medz pharmacies and Crimson Bakery and cafés, further strengthening our brand presence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the identification, evaluation and acquisition of strategic locations for new supermarket outlets across Sri Lanka.
- Drive property sourcing, feasibility assessments, commercial negotiations and lease agreements.
- Oversee store planning, design, statutory approvals and fit-out execution.
- Manage the end-to-end expansion project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery within approved CAPEX budgets.
- Develop and maintain a robust property pipeline aligned with the business expansion plan.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including Finance, Legal, Procurement, Engineering, Marketing and Operations, to ensure seamless project execution.
- Monitor project progress, costs, risks and delivery milestones to achieve expansion targets.
- Ensure compliance with relevant statutory, regulatory and municipal requirements.
- Facilitate timely turnkey handovers of new outlets to the Operations team.
Candidate Profile
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Civil Engineering, Project Management or a related field. An MBA or postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
- Experience: 8-12+ years of progressive experience in retail expansion, real estate development, property acquisition or large-scale network rollouts, preferably within FMCG retail, supermarkets, QSR, petroleum retail or large commercial sectors.
- Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of Sri Lankan commercial real estate, property sourcing, site feasibility assessments, lease negotiations, municipal and statutory compliance, retail project management and CAPEX management.
- Leadership & Execution: Proven track record in managing rapid, multi-location expansion projects across Sri Lanka, delivering within agreed timelines and budgets, and driving cross-functional collaboration.
- Personal Attributes: Exceptional commercial acumen, negotiation and decision-making skills, high execution drive, and a proactive, results-oriented approach to achieving ambitious business expansion targets.
Note: The selected candidate will be directly reporting to Sector Managing Director – Retail.
If you are confident that you have the right skills, knowledge, attitude and passion to grow with us, please forward your resume to [email protected] within 07 days of this notice, starting two non-related referees. Please mention the post applied for in the subject line.
