ABOUT सादा / SAADAA
We are a direct-to-consumer (D2C) lifestyle brand. Our vision is to advocate the सादा / SAADAA way of living and make बेहतर / BETTER basics for everyone. Top 1% Shopify stores in India, we have been bootstrapped and profitable with industry-leading benchmarks. From a 100 sq. ft. garage to a 150+ people team in just 4 years — we are just getting started.
ROLE OVERVIEW
As a Retail Expansion Lead, you will own the aggressive growth of SAADAA’s offline retail footprint. This role is focused on finding, negotiating, and closing high-impact retail stores, while ensuring seamless execution of store launches and strong operational oversight across all locations. You will be responsible for taking SAADAA from a growing brand to a scaled, high-performing retail network.
WHAT WILL YOU BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?
Retail Expansion: Identify, evaluate, and close high-potential retail spaces across malls and high streets. Build a strong pipeline and drive store signings end-to-end.
Deal Making & Negotiation: Lead negotiations with landlords, developers, and brokers. Secure commercially strong deals aligned with business goals.
Store Launch Execution: Own store rollouts from zero to launch — timelines, coordination, and execution. Ensure stores go live on time, on budget, and on brand.
Vendor Coordination: Manage contractors, designers, and external partners for store setup and execution.
Project Management: Handle multiple store launches simultaneously. Track progress, remove bottlenecks, and ensure fast execution.
Retail Operations Oversight: Monitor performance across all stores — sales, footfall, and efficiency. Identify gaps and drive improvements without needing daily on-ground presence.
Process & SOP Building: Create scalable systems and processes to ensure consistent retail operations as we grow.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with marketing, supply chain, and leadership teams to align retail expansion with overall business goals.
Problem Solving: Tackle delays, negotiations, and execution challenges with speed, ownership, and a solution-first mindset.
WHO YOU ARE
6–12 years of experience in retail expansion, business development, or retail operations.
Proven track record of closing retail store deals independently.
Strong network in malls, high streets, and the leasing ecosystem.
Highly execution-driven — you take ownership and get things done.
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-ownership, and ambiguous environment.
A problem solver who thrives under pressure and aggressive timelines.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or related fields.
Proven experience in retail expansion and store rollouts.
Strong understanding of retail leasing, store economics, and operations.
Experience managing vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
WHY BE A PART OF सादा / SAADAA?
Do you feel out of place in a world full of unnecessary complexities?
Do you find joy in little things?
Do you believe simplicity is underrated?
If yes, you’ll fit right in. We believe simplicity with better basics is the way to live a fulfilling life.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
A team of empathetic problem solvers
Fast growth and learning opportunities
Ownership and real impact
A culture of continuous learning
Freedom to explore, fail, and grow
