Business Development Manager(Real Estate, Retail)

Role: Business Development Manager (Real Estate, Retail)

Location: Bangalore, WFO

What youll be doing:

As the Manager of the Business Development team - you will be responsible for managing the Business Development and Client Management vertical with key deliverables. Most of these tasks will require the candidate to be entrepreneurial - in how one thinks, works and grows the business.

You will be responsible for:

Cultivating and managing strategic partnerships: You will identify and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, including brand owners and real estate developers. Your goal is to secure partnerships that benefit both LiteStore and our partners.

Driving revenue growth: You will lead the development and execution of business development strategies, with a focus on acquiring new brands and expanding our footprint across India.

Market analysis and competitor research: You will stay informed on industry trends and competitor activity, using your insights to identify new opportunities and develop winning strategies.

Negotiating contracts: You will be responsible for negotiating mutually beneficial contracts with brands and developers, ensuring terms that align with LiteStores goals.

Building a strong network: You will actively build relationships with industry professionals, attending events and conferences to expand your network and stay ahead of the curve.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

3-5+ years of experience in business development or a related field.

A proven track record of building strong relationships and securing successful partnerships.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

A passion for retail and a strong understanding of the Indian market.

The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Prior Retail and Sales Experience will be considered

Benefits:

Scale with the business. This role offers the potential to have an incredible career trajectory as the business grows rapidly.

The best idea wins. Whether youre an intern or the CTO, if you can make the case for it, well make it happen.

Employee Benefits. Employee benefits at LiteStore are comprehensive and competitive.

Professional Development. LiteStore is committed to offering learning and development opportunities.

Work with a fantastic team. The team and board of advisors consists of industry veterans in the Retail and the Real Estate space.

Great location. Were above Milano Ice Cream in Indiranagar, Bangalore.

Team socials. We organise quarterly team events that go big on experiences.

About the company:

LiteStore is Indias first Flexi-Retail platform. We plug in the most promising and popular brands in retail spaces to make ideas happen. We work with brands of all sizes - from homegrown/international brands to digital-first/offline-first brands. At LiteStore - our vision is to make the offline journey for these brands seamless and efficient across various retail markets in India. Given the current Indian consumption story and the evolving retail landscape, you will be joining the business at one of the most exciting times. We are currently at a moderate scale - live in 6 cities with close to 50k sqft of retail spaces under operations. By Mar 25, LiteStore will have more than 100k sqft of retail assets under management. We are backed by some of the top venture capital funds in the world and in India such as Accel, Sorin Investments, Huddle and Brigade Enterprises Ltd.

About KGS (Hiring Partner)

At KGS, were dedicated to partnering with startups and scale-ups in the tech space, offering comprehensive brand experience creation solutions to fuel their growth and success. From crafting captivating brand identities to designing immersive retail experiences, were here to help you stand out in a crowded market.