General Manager - Business Development - Real Estate (7-12 yrs)

The candidate will be responsible for finding and finalizing new locations for business expansion. They will meet with property developers, assess the location's potential, negotiate lease agreements, and get internal approvals by presenting the business case.

Key Responsibilities:

Expansion Planning & Site Selection:

- Explore different sources (developers, brokers, market data) to find new location opportunities.

- Study each location's potential from a strategic and financial point of view.

- Negotiate lease agreements or MOUs and close the deals.

Internal Coordination:

- Work with internal teams (like design, operations, finance, and legal) to get the site ready and operational.

- Get project approvals from senior management and sometimes from the global team.

- Coordinate with the legal team for due diligence and paperwork.

Financial and Market Analysis:

- Build financial models to see if the location is profitable.

- Study competitors nearby and evaluate how their presence might affect performance.

Relationship Building:

Maintain relationships with developers and brokers to strengthen the company's presence and visibility in the market.

Other Market Studies:

Conduct any additional market research needed for evaluating a site.