Job Title: Head – Preschool Business Operations & Growth (Franchise)/ Chief Growth & Franchise Operations Officer (CGFO)

(Preschool and Daycare Scaling Leadership Role)

Location: Hyderabad

Experience: 8-15 years

Job Brief

We are looking for a smart, energetic, and growth-focused leader to help scale a successful preschool and daycare brand into a strong multi-center network across India.

This is not a regular school operations role. This is a leadership role for someone who can grow admissions, expand franchise centers, launch new schools, build strong systems, and create high-performing teams.

You will work closely with the founders and become a key part of the leadership team. Your work will directly shape the future growth of the organization.

The role is based in Hyderabad, with the first focus on the flagship center. As the brand grows, you will lead expansion across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and eventually PAN India.

This role is ideal for professionals from preschool chains, daycare brands, education franchises, or multi-center education operations who want to build something meaningful and large-scale.

Responsibilities

Admissions & Revenue Growth

Drive admissions growth for the flagship preschool center
Improve enquiry-to-admission conversion
Build strong parent counselling systems
Manage walk-ins and parent engagement activities
Plan and execute local marketing activities
Improve school tour conversion rates
Build referral and corporate partnership programs
Track admissions through CRM systems
Forecast occupancy and revenue growth

Franchise Development & Expansion

Identify and connect with potential franchise partners
Conduct franchise presentations and business meetings
Manage franchise onboarding and expansion planning
Support commercial discussions and territory evaluation
Build a strong expansion pipeline across target markets
Lead franchise growth across Hyderabad and future regions

New Center Launch & Setup

Lead end-to-end setup of new preschool and daycare centers
Conduct market research and competitor analysis
Support location selection and center planning
Coordinate vendors, infrastructure, and licensing activities
Support hiring and pre-launch admissions planning
Ensure centers are launch-ready within timelines
Implement operational systems and SOPs

Franchise Success & Operational Excellence

Ensure smooth operations across all centers
Implement quality standards and operational systems
Conduct center audits and performance reviews
Ensure excellent parent experience across locations
Build operational discipline and brand consistency
Handle escalations and support franchise success

Team Building & Leadership

Hire and train admissions and operations teams
Build onboarding and training systems
Train center heads and franchise teams
Develop performance management processes
Create strong leadership pipelines for future expansion
Build teams and systems from the ground up

Qualifications

Experience Required

Mandatory

8 to 15 years of experience
Experience managing multi-location operations
Strong admissions and business growth experience
Team management and leadership experience
Exposure to franchise operations or business expansion
Strong operational and business mindset

Strongly Preferred

Experience in preschool, daycare, or education brands
Experience launching new centers
Understanding of P&L and revenue growth
Parent counselling and relationship management skills
Local marketing and admissions experience

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates from the following industries will be highly preferred:

Preschool chains
Daycare brands
Early childhood education groups
Education franchise businesses
K-12 expansion teams
Organized childcare brands

Professionals with experience in organizations such as

KLAY Preschools,

EuroKids,

Kangaroo Kids,

Podar Jumbo Kids,

Little Millennium, and

Kidzee

will be an added advantage.

Personality Traits We Are Looking For

Highly execution-focused
Growth-driven and ambitious
Strong leadership and people skills
Entrepreneurial mindset
Excellent communication skills
Strong operational discipline
Process-oriented thinker
Comfortable working in a fast-growing environment
Ability to build teams and systems from scratch

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to build and scale a fast-growing preschool brand
Work directly with founders and influence business strategy
Play a key role in national franchise expansion
Build a long-term leadership career in the education sector
Strong growth opportunities into future COO, CEO, or Business Head roles
Performance-driven incentives linked to admissions, franchise growth, and center launches
Chance to create meaningful impact in early childhood education

This is a rare opportunity for a leader who wants to build a brand, create systems, grow teams, and shape the future of preschool education in India.

Application Instructions

If you possess the qualifications and are driven to excel in your field, we warmly invite you to apply by sharing your updated resume at resumes@empglobal.ae or by applying directly through this platform.

Note: While we appreciate every application, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Your understanding is appreciated in this regard!

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