Business Development Executive (BDE)

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

ABOUT UNCLE PETER'S PANCAKES

Uncle Peter's Pancakes (UPP) is a rapidly growing Indian pancake QSR chain that started as a cloud kitchen in Indiranagar, Bengaluru, in 2019. The brand offers a variety of sweet and savoury pancakes tailored to the Indian palate.

UPP has expanded to 140+ outlets across 40+ cities and was featured on Shark Tank India Season 3. With plans to expand to 500+ stores across India in the next three years, UPP is on a mission to make pancakes a staple in Indian cuisine.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Business Development Executive to support our Business Development team in identifying new opportunities, coordinating with prospective franchise partners, managing follow-ups, and supporting franchise expansion activities.

This role provides hands-on exposure to business development, lead generation, stakeholder coordination, market research, and the F&B franchise business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and research potential franchise partners and business opportunities.
• Assist in lead generation and maintain an updated database of prospective franchise partners.
• Coordinate with prospective franchise partners and ensure timely follow-ups.
• Track leads, communications, follow-ups, meetings, and project status.
• Coordinate with internal teams for meetings, discussions, and required information.
• Conduct market research on competitors, locations, F&B trends, and potential business opportunities.
• Assist the Business Development team with proposals, presentations, documentation, and other coordination activities.
• Support the team in franchise expansion and partner onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely updates of business development trackers.
• Take up other business development and coordination activities as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or a related field.
• Freshers and candidates with 0–1 year of experience are welcome.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal, follow-up, and coordination skills.
• Basic proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple follow-ups and tasks effectively.
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced, execution-driven environment.
• Prior exposure to F&B, franchising, sales, or business development will be an added advantage.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Business development and lead generation.
• Franchise expansion and partner onboarding.
• Stakeholder management and professional follow-ups.
• Market research and business analysis.
• Proposal, presentation, and documentation processes.
• End-to-end exposure to F&B business expansion.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A proactive and enthusiastic individual with a strong interest in business development.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Someone who is comfortable with regular follow-ups and coordination.
• A quick learner who is willing to take ownership and grow with the business.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹29,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bengaluru, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in cold calling ?

Work Location: In person