Manager/ Senior Manager

Job Title: Manager / Senior Manager Real Estate

Location: Bengaluru
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 5–8 Years
Industry: Luxury / Premium Retail / Lifestyle / Fashion

About the Role

A leading and prestigious luxury retail brand is looking for a Manager / Senior Manager – Real Estate to drive its expansion across premium retail destinations in South India.

The role will be responsible for identifying high-potential locations, evaluating real estate opportunities, managing developer/landlord relationships, negotiating commercial terms, and driving the successful opening of new retail boutiques.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive retail expansion across premium locations, luxury clusters, heritage zones and high-footfall retail corridors.
• Identify and evaluate suitable retail spaces across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi and other key South Indian markets.
• Conduct market research, location feasibility, competitor benchmarking and ROI analysis.
• Prepare and present proposals for new locations to senior stakeholders for approval.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, developers, brokers and local authorities.
• Lead negotiations related to lease, rent, fit-out and commercial terms and drive closures.
• Coordinate with Design, Projects, Merchandising and other internal teams for timely store launches.
• Maintain a strong real estate pipeline and track progress against expansion KPIs.
• Provide regular updates and market insights to senior management.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business, Real Estate or a related discipline.
• 3–8 years of relevant experience in retail expansion and real estate.
• Experience with luxury, premium retail, lifestyle or fashion brands will be preferred.
• Strong network across premium retail destinations in South India.
• Good understanding of urban retail markets, consumer behaviour and location dynamics.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to independently manage the complete real estate acquisition cycle from identification to closure.

What the Opportunity Offers

• Opportunity to work with a prestigious luxury retail brand.
• Exposure to high-value retail expansion and national growth initiatives.
• Opportunity to manage premium real estate projects across South India.
• Competitive compensation and a fast-paced, growth-oriented work environment.