Manager at Lighthouse Learning (2025-04 – Present)
- Supported expansion efforts by identifying potential locations for new centers through market analysis and opportunity mapping.
- Tracked market trends, rental rates, competitor activity, and economic developments to inform strategic recommendations.
- Built and maintained a strong broker and agent network for timely updates on available properties.
- Managed property database with site details, visit status, and evaluation notes.
- Conducted feasibility assessments, including demographic data collection, competitor mapping, and catchment analysis.
- Assisted the Finance team with inputs for financial modelling and business case preparation.
- Coordinated negotiations by liaising with brokers and supporting senior team members in deal documentation.
- Provided cross-functional support to Finance, Legal, Projects, and Safety teams during due diligence and property onboarding.
- Ensured timely documentation, compliance, internal reporting, and tracker maintenance for all property leads.
- Supported relationship management with landlords, including post-deal coordination and issue resolution.
Manager at Darkstore – Blinkit (2024-08 – 2025-04)
- Led the identification, evaluation, and acquisition of properties for expansion, ensuring alignment with company growth objectives.
- Conducted thorough market research and feasibility studies to evaluate property values, trends, and growth potential.
- Managed and coordinated the property search process, including negotiating terms, conducting due diligence, and finalizing contracts.
- Negotiated rental agreements and renewals.
AM, Business Development at Blackberry's (2023-01 – 2024-08)
- Managed and coordinated the property search process, including negotiating terms, conducting due diligence, and finalizing contracts.
- Identified emerging opportunities for property acquisition in key markets.
- Led property identification and franchise development for the South India region, securing high-potential locations for retail expansion.
- Streamlined project documentation and managed legal processes; monitored market trends.
- Negotiated rental agreements and renewals, and ensured ROI optimisation.
- Built relationships with local brokers and handled rent escalation.
AM, Business Development at Jubilant Food (2021-06 – 2023-01)
- Led the identification, evaluation, and acquisition of properties for expansion, ensuring alignment with company growth objectives.
- Managed and coordinated the property search process, including negotiating terms, conducting due diligence, and finalising contracts.
- Monitored market trends and identified emerging opportunities for property acquisition in key markets.
- Managed property documentation, ROI analysis, and project coordination.
Senior Business Development at Future Group (2019-01 – 2020-05)
- Identified and secured new retail locations across Karnataka.
- Opened retail Fresh Mart outlets across Karnataka.
- Established strong networks with IPCs and local brokers.
Executive at JLL (2015-01 – 2018-12)
- Conducted market research and analysed catchments for property opportunities.
- Handled property scouting, maintained the property database, conducted site visits with clients, and maintained strong relationships with landlords.
- Maintained vacancy trackers for malls and high streets.
- Created property databases, prepared rental proposals, and negotiated site acquisitions.
