Head - Coworking Business - Real Estate Firm

Job description

A leading real estate firm in India is currently looking to venture into the co-working business and is keen to make a senior level hire to head the business. The firm intends to setup a chain of co-working spaces on a pan India basis.

Candidates who are currently working as Tier 1 management with leading coworking space providers or consultants who have an indepth understanding of the business model are requested to apply.

Job requirements:

- Ability to help the firm in setting up the coworking business from scratch

- Will be responsible for the overall P/L of the coworking business (across centers)

- Needs to provide inputs to the top management on the preferred business model (mix of coworkers to focus on (startups, freelancers, small corporates, etc.), density per seat, no. of meeting/conference rooms required, charges per seat, ideal rent/revenue ratio, capex required, location strategy, leasing strategy, target occupancy and profitability, etc.)

- Knowledge of design firms, interior designers & contractors to be employed for various centers

- Working knowledge of vendors from whom furniture and fixtures are sourced; Need to also expand the vendor base over a period of time

- Putting in place an inhouse team to manage the coworking centers

- Oversee coordination with design consultants and contractors to ensure that the centers are ready for operations within the desired timeframe

- Have strong networks within the startup world (startups, angels, VCs, accelerators, etc.)

- Ability to get relevant events and mentoring sessions organized at the centers once operational

- Spearhead marketing efforts to ensure the coworking centers run at optimal occupancy

- Knowledge of key forums/events where representation is needed

Ideal candidate should have direct experience of working in a coworking space provider for atleast 1 year with overall experience of 5+ years.

Candidates are requested to apply along with their CV, contact number and overall CTC (Esops if any to be mentioned separately). Please note that salary will not be a constraint for the right candidate.

Job Location: Mumbai