Deputy General Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION Deputy General Manager - BD Godrej Properties Limited GPL Hyderabad South Zone Job Title Deputy General Manager - BD Job Type Permanent Full-time Function Business Development Business Godrej Properties Limited Location Hyderabad South Zone About Godrej Industries Group GIG At the Godrej Industries Group we are privileged to serve over 1 1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products real estate agriculture financial services and chemicals industries About Godrej Properties Limited GPL Godrej Properties brings the Godrej Group philosophy of innovation sustainability and excellence to the real estate industry Each Godrej Properties development combines the over 125-year legacy of excellence and trust with a commitment to cutting-edge design technology and sustainability Role Summary The Deputy General Manager - Business Development will be responsible for end-to-end management of real estate deal closures in the assigned region This includes sourcing new opportunities conducting market research evaluating potential investments leading deal negotiations and concluding transactions aligned with the organization s growth objectives This role requires a highly analytical and strategic individual with strong financial modeling capabilities stakeholder management and exceptional negotiation skills The incumbent will independently manage large-scale transactions and lead all aspects of the deal cycle from opportunity identification to agreement execution Key Responsibilities 1 Deal Sourcing Market Intelligence Proactively generate deal leads through a wide network including IPCs brokers financial institutions land aggregators promoters and corporate houses Continuously track and evaluate potential opportunities through media market news and industry networks Conduct site visits and market assessments to determine feasibility location benefits and potential risks 2 Financial Evaluation Modeling Conduct detailed financial analysis and scenario modeling for investment decisions Build business cases including revenue projections profitability estimates IRR analysis cost assumptions and market benchmarks Coordinate with internal teams design marketing finance for inputs on product mix pricing strategy and project cost structures 3 Deal Structuring Closure Lead negotiations with landowners and JV partners structuring commercial terms to optimize ROI for the business Liaise with legal teams to ensure timely completion of due diligence and documentation Drive internal approval processes and present proposals to the BD Council and senior management for deal sign-off Coordinate and finalize the signing of agreements between Godrej Properties and JV partners 4 Due Diligence Compliance Collaborate with legal liaison and technical teams for thorough due diligence including title verification development rights and regulatory compliance Ensure timely alignment of land acquisition with applicable bye-laws zoning norms and project-specific legal requirements 5 Relationship Management Maintain strong ongoing relationships with JV partners and stakeholders Serve as the point of contact for partner communication updates and issue resolution during project execution Key Skills Competencies Functional Technical Expertise in real estate deal structuring and investment evaluation Strong financial modeling and business case preparation skills Deep understanding of real estate markets land acquisition processes and regulatory frameworks Behavioral Strategic thinker with a strong business acumen Proven negotiation and influencing skills High ownership mindset with the ability to manage end-to-end responsibilities Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities Who are we looking for Qualification MBA Experience Minimum 14 years of experience in real estate business development private equity or investment-focused roles with a strong emphasis on deal origination and closure What s in it for you Be an equal parent Maternity support including paid leave ahead of statutory guidelines and flexible work options on return Paternity support including paid leave New mothers can bring a caregiver and children under a year old on work travel Adoption support gender neutral and based on the primary caregiver with paid leave options No place for discrimination at Godrej Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses Gender transition support We are selfish about your wellness Comprehensive health insurance plans as well as accident coverage for you and your family with top-up options Trust based sick leave Mental wellness and self-care programmes resources and counselling Celebrating wins the Godrej Way Structured recognition platforms for individual team and business-level achievements Performance-based earning opportunities An inclusive Godrej Before you go there is something important we want to highlight There is no place for discrimination at Godrej Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company And has been for over a century It s not just in our DNA and nice to do Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster We hope this resonates with you We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer We recognise merit and encourage diversity We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality race colour religion caste gender identity or expression sexual orientation disability age or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members If this sounds like a role for you apply now We look forward to meeting you