Senior Executive Business Development & Laisioning

About this role

Senior Executive - Business Development at Devyani International Nigeria Ltd (KFC Nigeria) in Lagos supports the company’s restaurant expansion and property management. The role involves securing and renewing store licences, managing landlord relationships and rent obligations, and identifying locations for new restaurants.

What you would do

• Liaise with federal, state and local authorities to obtain and renew licences, permits and approvals for all restaurants.
• Maintain a licence tracker and ensure timely applications, renewals and records.
• Manage landlord relationships and rent obligations, including coordinating rent payments with Finance.
• Identify and evaluate potential sites for new KFC restaurants, including market mapping and site visits.
• Support lease documentation and commercial negotiations to reflect agreed terms.
• Provide weekly updates on licences, rent matters, landlord negotiations and the new site pipeline.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in Estate Management, Business Administration, Law or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in business development, property, leasing or regulatory liaison, preferably within QSR, retail or hospitality.
• Good knowledge of Nigerian licensing authorities and commercial real estate practices.
• Strong negotiation, relationship management, documentation and follow-up skills.
• High integrity, attention to detail and willingness to travel within Nigeria.

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