Real Estate Associate

Role & responsibilities

1. Site Identification & Market Research

• Support in identifying potential locations for new stores, dark stores, warehouses, and micro-fulfillment centers.
  
• Conduct on-ground market surveys, demand assessment, and competitor mapping.
  
• Create and maintain a pipeline of shortlisted properties aligned to the expansion plan.
  

2. Property Assessment & Feasibility Support

• Collect site details: rentals, carpet area, catchment data, visibility, access, and utilities.
  
• Assist in initial financial feasibility, ROI inputs, and cost benchmarking.
  
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather technical and operational feasibility inputs.
  

3. Negotiation & Transaction Support

• Coordinate with brokers/landlords during price discussions and follow-ups.
  
• Prepare comparison sheets, negotiation summaries, and approvals.
  
• Support in drafting LOIs and coordinating lease documentation with legal teams.
  

4. Broker, Vendor & Landlord Coordination

• Maintain a local broker/landlord network and ensure timely property leads.
  
• Track ongoing discussions, renewals, and closures.
  
• Assist in resolving basic operational or documentation issues.
  

5. Project Coordination & Handover

• Work with design/projects/operations teams for site readiness and handovers.
  
• Track timelines, documentation status, and site readiness checkpoints.
  
• Escalate risks and on-ground challenges proactively.
  

6. Compliance & Documentation Support

• Collect and verify required documents (NOCs, taxes, utility bills, approvals, licenses).
  
• Ensure files and digital records are updated and audit-ready.
  
• Coordinate with legal/liaison teams for statutory clearances.
  

7. Portfolio Tracking & Reporting

• Maintain databases of active sites, rentals, renewals, and key dates.
  
• Track escalations, expiries, and support in renegotiation analysis.
  
• Prepare MIS reports, dashboards, and trackers for leadership review.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate/MBA preferred Real Estate, Business, Operations, or Finance.
  

• 0–4 years

  of experience in real estate acquisition, property coordination, or expansion support (retail/QSR/grocery/FMCG preferred).
• Good understanding of leasing, documentation, and property evaluation basics.
  
• Strong coordination, follow-up, and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Proficiency in Excel, trackers, and MIS reporting.
  
• Ability to travel frequently and work on multiple sites simultaneously.