North America Business Development Manager

April 2, 2026

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Job Description

🌟 We’re Hiring: North America Business Development Manager (Based in LA, California) 🌟

We are expanding our tea beverage brands, Sharetea and UG Tea, across North America and are looking for a driven Business Development professional to help grow our franchise network in the U.S. market.

If you enjoy building relationships, exploring new markets, and working in an international environment — we’d love to hear from you.

✅ Key Responsibilities

  • Lead store expansion initiatives for our tea beverage brand in North America.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with potential franchise partners.
  • Support franchise development process, including initial discussions and follow-ups.
  • Assist with site selection and market evaluation.
  • Coordinate and integrate external resources to create new business opportunities.
  • Based in Los Angeles, CA, with occasional travel to other U.S. states as needed.

✅ Requirements

Must-Have:

  • 2+ years of business development or sales experience.
  • 1+ year of experience in overseas markets, franchise business, or F&B industry (any one is acceptable).
  • Willingness to be stationed in Los Angeles, California, with occasional interstate travel.
  • Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and leverage networks effectively.

Nice-to-Have:

  • Experience working with U.S.-based partners or clients.
  • Familiarity with franchise expansion or retail site development.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-growing environment.

📍 Work Location: Los Angeles, California

👉 Application Instructions

Interested candidates are welcome to apply by reaching out to zoeychen@1992sharetea.com with your resume and answering the following questions in your email:

  • What do you consider to be your key strengths in business development?
  • Are you familiar with the U.S. food and beverage market? Please briefly explain.
  • What approaches would you use to expand the number of franchise locations?