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Kalpen Joshi

Kalpen Joshi

Leasing Professional With 15+ Years Of Experience

Summary

15 years of experience focused on increasing Rental revenues and achieving occupancy. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

General Manager- Leasing

Runwal Group
Mumbai
04.2022 - Current
  • Leasing of all the malls under Runwal and Warburg Portfolio
  • Preparing Tenant Mix, Zoning and Budget planning for the present and upcoming malls
  • Interact with International, national and regional brands
  • Analyse the brand profile and to sign them as per the agreed zoning
  • Be a part of the entire transaction i.e
  • From LOI signing to Agreement closure, from store design submission to fitout till the store is launched
  • Churn Strategy to accommodate new star brands by replacing non-performing brands
  • Handling a team of 7 people and to take regular updates for the brands/targets allotted to them and to assist them to achieve their targets and to assist them in various meetings for deal closure as and when required
  • Projects- R City Mall, Ghatkopar- 1.2 Million Sq
  • Ft Pune Mall, Chinchwad- 1 Million Sq
  • Ft Andheri Mall- 1 lac Sq
  • Ft R Mall, Thane- 2 Lac Sq
  • Ft

Deputy General Manager- Leasing

Runwal Group
Mumbai
02.2019 - 03.2022
  • Leasing of all the malls under Runwal and Warburg Portfolio
  • Preparing Tenant Mix, Zoning and Budget planning for the present and upcoming malls
  • Interact with International, national and regional brands
  • Analyse the brand profile and to sign them as per the agreed zoning
  • Be a part of the entire transaction i.e
  • From LOI signing to Agreement closure, from store design submission to fitout till the store is launched
  • Churn Strategy to accommodate new star brands by replacing non-performing brands
  • Handling a team of 7 people and to take regular updates for the brands/targets allotted to them and to assist them to achieve their targets and to assist them in various meetings for deal closure as and when required.

Associate General Manager- Leasing

Pioneer Property Zone
07.2014 - 01.2019
  • Achieve budget yields and trading occupancy levels for the assets managed
  • Carried out primary market survey of retail performance in high streets and malls in the city of asset to be managed
  • Preparing category mix and rental schedule based on the market research and present the same to the developer
  • To have excellent contacts with Anchors, Vanillas & F&B brands and to approach them for all the projects under PPZ portfolio
  • To run leasing division as a profit centre for the company by achieving the rentals as per the budget
  • Closure of LOI & Leave & Licence Agreements
  • To ensure timely revenue collection from Developers Team management
  • Projects handled- Vega City Mall- Bangalore, Marina Mall & SPR Binny Mall- Chennai, Patny Mall- Secunderabad, Symphony Mall- Bhubaneswar, Mall of Travancore- Trivandrum, Shalimar Mall- Lucknow, Manjeera Mall- Hyderabad, Kumar Pacific- Pune and PVP Mall- Vijayawada.

Associate General Manager – Commercial Leasing

Lodha Developers
02.2014 - 07.2014
  • Leasing Commercial properties of Lodha Supremus across Mumbai (Worli Naka, Lower Parel, Thane, Powai & Kanjurmarg) Preparing market research reports for all the properties and submit the same to the board
  • Interacting with various IPC's and channel partners on regular basis for getting potential clients
  • Interacting with investors on regular basis and understand their demands to lease their respective premises
  • Understand the needs to the client and explain the property features and amenities
  • Achieve the given lease target
  • Inducting the client at site and offering end to end service by completing the paper and closing the deal
  • Co-ordinate with the legal and technical team with reference to the client's requirements
  • To be in constant touch with investors, clients and brokers to develop and maintain lasting business relationships
  • Maintaining relationships with the department heads at corporate level.

Sr. Manager – Leasing

Beyond Square Feet Advisory Pvt Ltd
06.2013 - 01.2014
  • Handling retail leasing activities for the mall
  • Active Interaction with prospective retailers for negotiations and finalizations of retail space of the mall
  • Identifying appropriate brands to achieve the perfect retail mix in the mall
  • Brand analysis, Catchment analysis, and Market analysis to derive to a strategic positioning of the mall
  • Hunting for prospective Franchisee for the retailer and helping both the parties to finalize the Franchise deal
  • To visit the local market, meet the retailers and convince them to be a part of the mall
  • Preparing & Analyzing Area Statement, Rent Performa, Zoning, Positioning, Category Mix for Malls
  • Negotiate the best rentals in the specified location as per client Rent Performa
  • To be in constant touch with both the Developers and Retailers to develop and maintain lasting business relationships.

Manager – Leasing

West Pioneer Properties India Pvt Ltd (McDonalds Real Estate Division)
09.2008 - 06.2013
  • Handling retail leasing activities for the mall
  • Active Interaction with leading property consultants for negotiations and finalizations of retail space of the mall
  • Identifying appropriate brands to achieve the perfect retail mix in the mall
  • Brand analysis, Catchment analysis, and Market analysis to derive to a strategic positioning of the mall
  • Negotiating and closure of Leave & License agreements with all the major brands for the mall Interacting with the legal team on the due diligence, LOI, final agreements etc
  • Execute the procedure of handover of the stores
  • Develop retailer relationships through networking and attending retail / real estate forums
  • Coordinate and communicate with tenants under fit-out to ensure minimum delays in the fit-out process
  • Maintain an accurate and complete lease database
  • Provide monthly updated reports on lease activities and present the same to the board including important issues such as fit out status, deposit status, date of opening etc Create an extensive Monthly Management Report (MMR) presentation every month and present the same to the board.

Assistant Manager – Property Leasing (All India)

Nilkamal Ltd (@ Home)
02.2008 - 09.2008
  • Responsible for the expansion of @ Home division of Nilkamal Ltd at all India level
  • Active Interaction with leading developers and property owners for negotiations and finalizations of property for @ Home
  • To study and understand the business, annual outgoings and profitability of the current operational stores to best negotiate for the future stores
  • Presenting the location study, catchment analysis, competition activity etc to the management on regular basis
  • Discuss and finalise expansion of current and future stores with the management
  • Interacting with the legal team on the due diligence, LOI, final agreements etc
  • Reporting to the MD of Nilkamal Ltd and GM of @ Home.

Business Development (West)

Shringar Cinemas Limited - FAME
04.2006 - 01.2008
  • Location studies, catchment analysis and early Identification of suitable properties at pan India level
  • Pre negotiating anchor status in future malls
  • Negotiating deals and formalities for execution of deals
  • Active Interaction with prominent builders and developers
  • Coordinating with various leasing consultants for leasing activities
  • Business Development
  • Daily coordination with the operating Fame multiplexes across the region.

Department Manager

Crosswords Bookstore Ltd
Mumbai
02.2005 - 03.2006
  • Managing the entire non books section
  • To achieve maximum sale volume/profit at the least cost from customer, staff, goods and store's physical resources (including space)
  • Conducting daily meeting with the entire staff and delegating duties and targets
  • To organize, lead, train and motivate the staff to ensure on time achievement of sale target of the store.

Sales Advisor

Marks & Spencer
Mumbai
07.2004 - 12.2004

Customer Service Executive

Planet M-Bennett,Coleman&Co.Ltd
09.2001 - 07.2004

Education

T.Y. B'com -

Mumbai University
01.2003 - 01.2004
Division: Second Division

HSC -

Somaiya College
01.1999 - 01.2000

Division: First Division

SSC - undefined

English High School
01.1997 - 01.1998
Division: Second Division

Interests

Music, reading, meeting & Interacting with people

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 01/26/83

Timeline

General Manager- Leasing - Runwal Group
04.2022 - Current
Deputy General Manager- Leasing - Runwal Group
02.2019 - 03.2022
Associate General Manager- Leasing - Pioneer Property Zone
07.2014 - 01.2019
Associate General Manager – Commercial Leasing - Lodha Developers
02.2014 - 07.2014
Sr. Manager – Leasing - Beyond Square Feet Advisory Pvt Ltd
06.2013 - 01.2014
Manager – Leasing - West Pioneer Properties India Pvt Ltd (McDonalds Real Estate Division)
09.2008 - 06.2013
Assistant Manager – Property Leasing (All India) - Nilkamal Ltd (@ Home)
02.2008 - 09.2008
Business Development (West) - Shringar Cinemas Limited - FAME
04.2006 - 01.2008
Department Manager - Crosswords Bookstore Ltd
02.2005 - 03.2006
Sales Advisor - Marks & Spencer
07.2004 - 12.2004
Mumbai University - T.Y. B'com,
01.2003 - 01.2004
Customer Service Executive - Planet M-Bennett,Coleman&Co.Ltd
09.2001 - 07.2004
Somaiya College - HSC,
01.1999 - 01.2000
English High School - SSC,
01.1997 - 01.1998
Kalpen JoshiLeasing Professional With 15+ Years Of Experience