Manu Bansal
Gurgaon,HR
Summary
Dynamic leader with over 24 years of experience in real estate development and market research, successfully collaborating with major corporations such as Dealshare, Reliance, Bharti Walmart, and Aditya Birla Retail. Expertise in leading large-scale projects and driving business expansion while ensuring robust financial oversight. Renowned for exceptional negotiation skills, strategic planning, and effective team management, consistently delivering high-impact results in competitive markets. Proven track record of fostering relationships and implementing innovative solutions that propel organizational success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Head Business Development
Merabo Labs Pvt Ltd (Dealshare)
03.2025 - Current
Led identification and acquisition of 56 Dark Stores and 68 Retail Stores in cities of Jaipur, Lucknow and Kolkata.
Currently working on expanding footprint across India to penetrate more cities.
- Spearhead real estate strategy across India, ensuring compliance with financial and legal standards.
Working closely with design, construction, legal, and finance to ensure cost effective deals and timely execution of projects
Managing Partner
Arising Infrastructure
04.2017 - 12.2025
- Successfully executed and delivered more than 700000 Sq.Ft retail space.
- Future Retail, Reliance Retail, Vishal Mega Mart and Home Town were major clients.
- Successfully navigated challenges, adapting to changing market conditions and ensuring sustained profitability.
- Oversaw all aspects of operations, financial management & team management.
- Demonstrated strong leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities.
Head Business Development
Savemax Wholesale Pvt Limited
11.2015 - 03.2017
- Led business development and projects for new store rollouts.
- Negotiated and secured 8 properties for hypermarkets. 3 out of these were on revenue-sharing terms with one year rent-free period.
- Team Size 3 Members
DGM - Real Estate
Reliance JIO Infocom Limited
08.2013 - 09.2015
- Managed real estate deployment for 4G network infrastructure in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal.
- Signed 2400 properties for telecommunication tower installation.
- Acquired 97 properties for JIO centers and 78 properties for "DX Mini" retail stores.
- Recognized for fastest acquisition of JIO centers and DX Mini stores.
- Team Size 24 Members
Business Development Head
Bharti and Wal-Mart
08.2008 - 08.2013
- Successfully completed the rollout of 131 "easyday" stores.
- Negotiated and secured 3 "Best Price" stores at Zirakpur, Patiala and Bhatinda.
- Decreased Rent Revenue Ratio from 7% to 2.5%.
- Promoted twice within 3 years to Regional Head.
- Team Size 8 Members
Aditya Birla Retail Ltd
10.2007 - 08.2008
- Responsible for new store rollouts of "MORE" stores in Punjab.
- Acquired and opened 13 stores.
Land Team Executive
Reliance Industries Ltd
01.2004 - 10.2007
- Acquired land for hypermarkets, supermarkets, and rural business hubs in Punjab & Haryana.
- Purchased land for distribution centers and executed lease deeds for DODO retail outlets.
- Achieved acquisition of BTS sites in Punjab and Himachal within a record time frame.
Product Promotion In charge
Parekh Marketing Ltd.
08.2003 - 06.2004
Territory Sales In charge
Madura Coats Ltd.
06.2001 - 07.2003
Education
MBA - Marketing
Punjab Technical University
Jalandhar01-2001
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Punjabi University
Patiala01-1999
Skills
Strategic Planning
Negotiations & Deal Structuring
Real Estate Acquisition & Due Diligence
People Management
Market Research & Competitive Analysis
Lease Agreements & Contracts
Relationship Management
Portfolio Management
Accomplishments
- Successfully Acquired 56 Dark stores and 68 retail stores in cities of Jaipur, Lucknow and Kolkata for Dealshare.
- Successfully signed 8 hypermarket stores for Savemax Wholesale. 3 out of these were pure rent revenue ration which was under 4%.
- Awarded for fastest rollout of Reliance Jio infrastructure in the states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal and J&K.
- Made expansion road map for “easyday” stores in north and south india and successfully completed the rollout of 131 stores.
- Acquired 3 cash n carry stores.
- Consolidated and acquired more than 350 acres for Reliance Retail in the states of Punjab and Haryana.
Vitals
- Date of Birth : 27/08/1979
- Current Address: Flat No-701, Tower 8, Royal Estate 2, Peermuchalla, Zirakpur, Punjab - 134117
Timeline
Head Business Development
Merabo Labs Pvt Ltd (Dealshare)
03.2025 - Current
Managing Partner
Arising Infrastructure
04.2017 - 12.2025
Head Business Development
Savemax Wholesale Pvt Limited
11.2015 - 03.2017
DGM - Real Estate
Reliance JIO Infocom Limited
08.2013 - 09.2015
Business Development Head
Bharti and Wal-Mart
08.2008 - 08.2013
Aditya Birla Retail Ltd
10.2007 - 08.2008
Land Team Executive
Reliance Industries Ltd
01.2004 - 10.2007
Product Promotion In charge
Parekh Marketing Ltd.
08.2003 - 06.2004
Territory Sales In charge
Madura Coats Ltd.
06.2001 - 07.2003
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Punjabi University
MBA - Marketing
Punjab Technical University