Gaurav Nanjani

• As a real estate specialist with a strong enthusiasm for the retail industry, I am dedicated to providing customers with the greatest possible retail experience.
• With more than 12 years of extensive experience in business development, planning, and strategy in the areas of retail real estate, expansion rollout, business development, store design review, market research, market entry strategy, franchising, network planning, commercial/legal negotiations.
• I'm currently heading West India with a team of 4 people for new store growth and asset management with the goal of opening a store that differentiates itself in the retail market with its facade & store size while also maintaining a low occupancy cost.
• Experience of working and setting up business in tough and expensive real estate markets by keeping the occupancy cost low and operating business with all required permissions and licenses. Expertise in project management, Strong construction and technical knowledge with understanding of local laws and liaisoning.
• Experience and proficiency in initiating big value transactions, such as outright purchases of land and ready-to-move-in properties.
• I also look after asset management and alliances with oil companies for new stores expansion.
• Experienced professional with knowledge of the West and South Indian markets, with a grasp of the significance of location and business generator for new store openings not only on established high streets and malls but also in expanding market with potential for developing retail stretch in the future.
• Thankful to industry veterans like Mr. R. A. Shah (Tata Trent Ltd), Mr. Sanjay Soni, Mr. Nishit Pandey, and Mr. Saurabh Kalra (McDonalds India), who imparted business nuances, negotiation abilities, problem-solving techniques, and the ability to spot the ideal site for the business. I'm also grateful to my wife, who does an excellent job of managing the house and family, allowing me to focus on my career and go on business travel without any stress or worry.
• Looking for the next step in my career while continuing to play a vital role in higher-level management and contribute significantly.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP

• Organization : PepsiCo India Holdings Pvt
• Ltd
• Duration : 2 Months (13 May 2010 to 13 July 2010) Title : Market Development & Business Promotion
• Detail : To understand the nature of business and convert potential outlet's into PepsiCo Monopoly

• “Crescente ‘07” an Intra College Fest comprising of management, cultural, sports & adventure sports hosted by the B.M.S department of Mulund College of Commerce, Mumbai
• Marketing head of “Armageddon ‘07” A National Level Business Quiz hosted by the B.M.S department of Mulund College of Commerce, Mumbai.

MS-CIT (Computer Assembling & IT Management)