Area Head

2 days ago

Pune, Maharashtra, India Zolostays Full time

Role: Area Head

Location: Pune

Business Unit: Student Housing by ZoloStays

Package Offered: 12 LPA - 18 LPA

Employment Type: Full-time

About ZoloStays

ZoloStays is Indias leading managed co-living and student housing platform, serving thousands of students and young professionals across major cities. Backed by over $100 Mn in funding from Nexus Venture Partners, IDFC Alternatives, and Mirae Asset, Zolo is one of the fastest-growing players in the managed accommodation space.

At Zolo, we believe in potential over pedigree. We encourage ownership, innovation, and hands-on leadership. This is a place where leaders dont just manage businesses they build them.

About Student Housing

Zolos Student Housing vertical is focused on providing students with a safe, comfortable, and well-managed place to stay near their colleges and universities. Our aim is to ensure students feel at home, supported, and cared for, while we build a strong and sustainable housing business.

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Key Responsibilities

Business & P&L Ownership

  • Own revenue, costs, and profitability for the Pune market
  • Drive occupancy growth and improve unit economics
  • Ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining cost discipline

Team Leadership

  • Lead cross-functional teams across Operations, Sales, and Supply
  • Build a strong culture of ownership, accountability, and execution
  • Coach and develop team members for performance and growth

Operations Management

  • Oversee daily operations across all student housing properties
  • Ensure service quality, safety, and compliance standards
  • Resolve escalations and ensure smooth on-ground execution

Sales & Demand Management

  • Work closely with sales teams to drive bookings and conversions
  • Track demand trends and prepare the city for peak seasons
  • Improve lead-to-booking performance

Supply & Property Expansion

  • Identify and onboard new properties near colleges and universities
  • Build strong relationships with property owners
  • Negotiate commercial terms for long-term partnerships

Vendor & Cost Management

  • Manage vendors for housekeeping, food, maintenance, and security
  • Ensure service quality, SLA adherence, and cost optimization

Performance Tracking

  • Monitor key metrics such as occupancy, revenue, costs, and NPS
  • Use data to identify gaps and implement improvements
  • Set targets and drive corrective actions where needed

Eligibility & Preferred Qualifications

  • Graduate in any discipline; MBA preferred
  • 9+ years of experience in operations, sales, business management, or P&L roles
  • Experience in student housing, real estate, hospitality, or retail preferred
  • Strong people management and decision-making skills
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-ownership roles

Why Join ZoloStays?

  • Own and scale a large city business
  • High-impact leadership role with clear visibility
  • Opportunity to shape student living experiences
  • Strong learning curve with real P&L exposure
  • Work with a driven, ownership-focused leadership team

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