Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager - Business Development

About Embassy Group

Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Bangalore, Embassy Group is among India's premier real estate developers. The company's extensive portfolio includes commercial office spaces, luxury residences, hospitality, retail, and education segments. Embassy Group is renowned for iconic projects like Manyata Business Park and Embassy GolfLinks, and for establishing India's first publicly listed REIT, Embassy Office Parks REIT. Commitment to sustainability, renewable energy, and community development underpins their approach, ensuring adherence to global design and operational standards.

Role Overview

This position supports the Business Development team by identifying, assessing, and executing strategic land acquisition and development opportunities across multiple property types, including residential, mixed-use, plotted, villa, and commercial projects. Key responsibilities comprise supporting land acquisitions, joint development agreements, feasibility analyses, transaction management, and stakeholder engagement that align with corporate expansion goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and assess land acquisition opportunities within designated markets.
• Establish and sustain partnerships with landowners, brokers, intermediaries, consultants, and other related parties.
• Assist in negotiating preliminary business terms with stakeholders aligned with growth strategies.
• Conduct feasibility studies covering market dynamics, zoning, development potential, and financial viability.
• Collaborate with Design, Finance, Legal, Projects, and Sales teams to evaluate projects and formulate business cases.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial models, revenue forecasts, and investment appraisals.
• Monitor real estate market trends, competitor activities, and pricing within NCR markets.
• Facilitate transactions including land acquisitions, joint development agreements, and strategic partnerships.
• Coordinate due diligence processes spanning legal, technical, financial, and commercial aspects.
• Work closely with Legal and Finance departments for drafting and approving transaction documents.
• Track transaction milestones ensuring timely completion of deliverables and approvals.
• Manage relationships across a broad array of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless transition from acquisition to project execution.
• Support strategic business initiatives such as identifying new opportunities and tracking regulatory and policy changes affecting development activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• MBA or Master’s Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Management, or related fields is preferred.
• 6 to 10 years’ experience in business development, land acquisition, or strategic growth specifically within real estate.
• Exposure to residential, mixed-use, plotted, villa, and commercial projects is desirable.
• Demonstrable success in closing land acquisitions, joint developments, and partnerships.
• Strong familiarity with the NCR real estate landscape is advantageous.
• Experience with reputed developers or institutional real estate platforms is favored.

Skills and Competencies

• Comprehensive knowledge of real estate business development and land acquisition methodologies.
• Proven commercial, financial, and contract negotiation expertise.
• Understanding of development feasibility, zoning regulations, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent relationship building, networking, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic decision-making abilities.
• Capability to oversee multiple concurrent transactions and complex negotiations.
• Effective communication, presentation, and leadership qualities.
• Proactive ownership mindset with sharp business acumen and focused execution.