F&B Market Entry Manager

F&B Market Entry Manager Industry Focus: F&B, Beverage, Dessert, and Food Retail Brands Job Requirements Strong understanding of Singapore consumer reference and market trends. Bachelor's degree or above. Preference for candidates with backgrounds in Marketing, Real Estate, Business Administration, Retail Management, or related fields. Minimum 5 years of site selection, market expansion, or business development experience within Singapore's F&B, beverage, dessert, or food retail sectors. Proven track record of supporting the market entry and expansion of chain brands from zero to one, including securing and launching locations in: *Shopping mall *Food courts *Shophouses *Other retail formats Candidates with experience helping overseas brands establish operations in Singapore will be highly preferred. Strong familiarity with: *Singapore's urban planning and zoning regulations administered by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) *Food licensing and regulatory requirements administered by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) *Compliance requirements affecting F&B site selection and permitted operating locations Demonstrated ability to develop and implement site evaluation frameworks and location assessment models. Ability to make data-driven recommendations for store location decisions. Extensive network within Singapore's commercial real estate ecosystem. Established relationships with: *Major shopping mall operators *Commercial landlords *Shophouse owners *Real estate agencies and brokers Ability to gain early access to high-potential and limited-availability retail locations. Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-growing and dynamic business environment.