Head – Business Development – Real Estate

Job Function: Business Development
Job Type: Full Time
Experience: 15 years and above
Job Title/Designation: Business Development - Head
Job Sector: Residential Real Estate
Job Location: Mumbai

About the company

This opportunity is with a Luxury Real Estate Developer known for its high-end residential projects that seamlessly blend opulence with functionality. With a strong focus on meticulous planning, aesthetic design, and impeccable craftsmanship, they create sophisticated homes that reflect elegance and refinement. Their approach prioritizes luxury residences with eco-friendly features, sustainable practices, and a customer-centric approach, ensuring tailored solutions for discerning clients. 

The company is seeking a forward-thinking leader to drive their next phase of growth. As Head of Business Development, you will not only uncover high-impact opportunities but also build the processes that help them evaluate, prioritise, and convert them into long-term value. From sourcing and structuring complex land deals to creating repeatable methods for risk assessment and decision-making, this role is central to shaping our future footprint. You will work closely with senior leadership to define market-entry strategies, streamline deal execution, and lead a nimble team with a balance of speed, structure, and strategic focus.

Requirements 

  • Lead the strategy for land sourcing, redevelopment, and partnership opportunities aligned with the company’s growth vision
  • Establish and maintain a robust pipeline management process to track, assess, and prioritise opportunities across micro-markets
  • Drive feasibility assessments and risk analysis in collaboration with cross-functional teams (Design, Finance, Legal, etc.)
  • Deal Structuring & Execution Oversight
  • Structure commercially viable transactions including outright purchases, JVs, JDs, and SRA models
  • Own the end-to-end execution process—from preliminary evaluation and negotiations to internal approvals and documentation closure
  • Develop internal SOPs for deal evaluation, documentation, and approvals to create more consistency and predictability in execution
  • Market Strategy & Competitive Intelligence
  • Monitor real estate trends, policy updates, and competitor activity to inform business decisions and identify emerging opportunities
  • Create detailed opportunity maps, pricing benchmarks, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership
  • Lead or support internal business cases and board-level presentations on potential acquisitions or tie-ups
  • Stakeholder & Ecosystem Management
  • Cultivate strong relationships with IPCs, brokers, landowners, societies, legal advisors, consultants, and local authorities
  • Represent the company in key forums to build visibility and a strong market reputation
  • Build and maintain an external ecosystem that accelerates access to credible, high-value deal flow
  • Team Leadership & Process Building
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing business development team; clearly define roles, KPIs, and review mechanisms
  • Collaborate with internal teams (Legal, Finance, Design, Projects) to build seamless cross-functional workflows
  • Create repeatable frameworks and documentation standards to ensure institutional memory and reduce deal turnaround time

Requirements 

  • Extensive experience in business development, land acquisition, or real estate transactions, preferably in Mumbai/MMR
  • Proven track record of closing large land/JV/JD/SRA deals
  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
  • Deep understanding of local real estate regulations (DCPR, RERA, SRA, MHADA, etc.)
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Self-starter with strong ownership and outcome orientation
  • Strategic thinker with on-ground hustle
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities

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Company Profile

Sturgeon Consulting LLP
Sturgeon Consulting is a leading Real Estate focused Search & Selection firm with expertise in finding and attracting professionals at mid – senior level for our clients
across India.

Over the years Sturgeon has successfully introduced high performing talent to leading Global and Indian PE funds, large developers, design and architecture firms, PMCs as well as EPC companies.

Website: www.sturgeonconsultants.com

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