Business Development Manager - Land Acquisition

Description:

Designation: Business Development Land Acquisition

(Mumbai-Thane Region)

Location: Mumbai / Thane

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced and well-connected Business Development Manager Land Acquisition to lead and drive strategic land acquisition initiatives across the Thane region. The ideal candidate must have deep-rooted knowledge of local land parcels, property titles, feasibility studies, and legal landscapes, with a strong network across developers, brokers, and legal experts.

Key Responsibilities:

- Identify, evaluate, and acquire land parcels across the Thane belt suitable for residential, commercial, or industrial development.

- Conduct detailed feasibility studies including FSI potential, zoning regulations, and financial viability.

- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of available land in the regionlocation, pricing, ownership, market trends, and development potential.

- Conduct title due diligence, flag legal issues or encumbrances, and coordinate with legal teams for clean acquisitions.

- Build and maintain a wide network of landowners, brokers, government liaisons, and legal consultants.

- Ensure end-to-end coordination from lead generation to deal closure, including documentation and compliance.

- Prepare reports, comparative studies, and project proposals for senior management.

- Work in collaboration with internal departments like legal, finance, and strategy teams.

Candidate Requirements:

- Minimum 10+ years of experience in land acquisition, preferably in the Mumbai-Thane belt.

- In-depth knowledge of Thanes real estate market, with active familiarity of land titles, documentation, and local authority processes.

- Strong understanding of real estate laws, property litigation, and development norms.

- Proven track record of successful land closures (residential, commercial, or industrial).

- Legal qualification is not mandatory, but strong knowledge of property laws is essential.

- Must have an extensive network across the region and excellent negotiation skills.

- Graduate degree required; postgraduates or law backgrounds will be an added advantage.

Preferred Attributes:

- Highly ethical and detail-oriented.

- Self-starter with the ability to work independently.

- Excellent communication and relationship management skills.

- Strong commercial and analytical acumen.