Description:
As the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and acquiring suitable land opportunities for the company’s development projects. You will leverage your network, negotiation skills, and market knowledge to secure strategic land deals while ensuring alignment with the company’s vision and financial goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Land Acquisition: Identify and secure vacant land opportunities for development by working closely with landowners, brokers, and other stakeholders.
- Market Research: Conduct thorough market analysis to identify potential land acquisition opportunities and assess their feasibility for development.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, real estate agents, brokers, and other industry professionals to create a pipeline of potential land deals.
- Negotiation: Lead negotiations with landowners to finalize acquisition deals, ensuring favorable terms for the company.
- Due Diligence: Oversee the due diligence process, including legal, financial, and regulatory checks, to ensure all acquisitions meet company standards and local regulations.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the development and legal teams to evaluate the potential of land parcels and ensure seamless handover post-acquisition.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategies to achieve land acquisition targets in line with the company’s growth and development plans.
- Reporting: Prepare regular reports on market trends, acquisition progress, and opportunities, presenting insights and recommendations to senior management.
- Compliance: Ensure all land acquisitions comply with local zoning laws, regulations, and environmental guidelines.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proven experience (5+ years) in business development or land acquisition, preferably within the real estate industry.
- Strong network of contacts within the real estate market, including brokers, landowners, and industry stakeholders.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- In-depth knowledge of land acquisition processes, legal documentation, and zoning regulations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate land opportunities and potential risks.
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently to achieve targets.
- Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
- Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with CRM tools.