Sagar Ahuja
Business Development Manager
Faridabad
Summary
Results-oriented and performance-driven professional with over 17 years of extensive experience in the real estate sector, currently overseeing operations in the Northern Region. Expertise includes managing diverse retail environments, such as dark stores and FMCG, while collaborating with esteemed organizations including Zomato, Blinkit, KFC, Nykaa Cosmetics, Kama Ayurveda, and various luxury perfume brands. A proven track record of driving growth and enhancing operational efficiency through strategic planning and execution underscores a commitment to excellence. Passionate about leveraging industry knowledge to deliver exceptional results and cultivate long-term partnerships that contribute to sustained success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Real Estate Manager
Zomato (Blink it)
02.2023 - 08.2025
- Expansion & Franchise Growth
- KeyResponsibilities:
- Property Acquisition/ Real Estate Management.
- Dealing with Statutory formalities, Property tax, Property maintenance, Rental income, etc.
- Identifying location/ space conversion from agriculture to commercial/ residential & vice versa.
- Negotiating with landlords/ owners.
- Evaluating feasibility of locations.
- Facilitated solution conversation between the technical, projects, business and finance team.
- End to end responsible for Business expansion (property acquisition/ leasing).
- Responsible for Site selection, inter departmental clearances, due diligence, feasibility study, negotiations and deal closure.
- Maintain an up to date database for the Real Estate team and prepare a presentation for MD site selection criteria/ specs into consideration.
- Build and maintain a network of property consultants, brokers & developers for procurement of retail space.
- Collaborate with cross functions within the organization.
- Compile all documents in files.
- Dealing with Authorities
- I. Municipality/ Corporations
- II. Water supply
- III. Electricity
- IV. Sub/ Registrar of Revenue Department
- Lease & License agreements
- Identify tenant/ Rent recovery/ vacation notice purchase agreements/ sale deeds
Real Estate Manager
KFC (Devyani International Limited)
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Expansion
- KeyResponsibilities:
- Identifying New Business Opportunities:
- 1. Research and identify potential markets, and clients to expand the company's reach.
- 2. Track trends and competitor activities to spot areas for growth.
- Building and Maintaining Relationships:
- 1. Developandnurturestrongrelationshipswiththeexistingandprospectiveclients, stake holders, and Partners.
- 2. Attend industry events, conferences, and meeting work and establish valuable connections.
- Negotiating and Closing Deals:
- 1. Negotiate terms and agreements with clients and partners.
- 2. Closehigh-valuecontractsandensurelong-termagreementsarebeneficialforthecompany.
- Market Analysis and Research:
- 1. Performing depth analysis of market trends, customer needs, and competitors.
- 2. Present findings to upper management to inform business strategies.
- Client Retention and Satisfaction:
- 1. Ensureexcellentcustomerserviceandsatisfactiontofosterrepeatbusiness.
- 2. Develop strategies for customer retention and monitor customer feedback.
- KeyAchievements-
- Nominated as Best Performer for opening the highest number of stores in a year.
Deputy Manager
Nykaa.Com (FSN Brand Pvt. Ltd.)
05.2013 - 12.2018
- Property Acquisition
- KeyResponsibilities:
- Develop and implement business expansion strategies to drive growth and revenue
- Negotiate terms and agreements with clients and partners.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and suppliers.
- Attend industry events, conferences, and meetings to network and establish valuable connections.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
- Business opportunities in the corporate sector across different states
- Conductmarketresearchtoidentifytrendsandpotentiallocationsforoutdoormedia expansion
- Develop and execute business growth strategies to drive revenue
- TravelextensivelytomeetclientsandpartnersacrossvariousstatesIdentifyanddevelopnew
- Achievements:
- Got Promoted as Manager in First year of Job Tenure.
- Awarded twice as best BD Manager in Town hall.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency, resulting in improved project delivery timelines and client satisfaction.
- Streamlined product management processes by implementing data-driven strategies, significantly improving inventory accuracy and turnover rates.
- Developed and executed training programs for junior staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance across departments.De
- Oversaw the implementation of advanced analytics tools, driving data-informed decision-making and optimizing marketing strategies.lhi
City Manager
Kama Ayurveda
03.2011 - 04.2013
- Handling Store
- KeyResponsibilities:
- Maintain the best retail standards with guests as per the brand standard.
- Maintain store staff job results by coaching, counseling employees, as well as planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
- Planning and coordinating store operations.
- Ensuring the quality of customer service.
- Maintaining statistical and financial records.
- Dealing with customer queries and resolving complaints.
- Preparing promotional materials and displays
- SalesandP&LManagement-Keepingtrackofbudgetedtargetvsachievement.TrackingtheKPIsofstores.To effectively manage the P&L within allocated budget in order to deliver a profitable performance for the Stores. Managing payroll budgets in line with store sales performance. Keeping a close eye on the overhead and expenses of the store to maintain P&L within the allocated budget. Evaluate the HR, Marketing, and other cost in order not to exceed the Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly budgets.
- InventoryandSCMManagement-ToensureFillratelossesmustbeleast.MaintaininghighInventoryaccuracy.Keeping close eye on GRT and Invoice v/s GRN. Co-ordination with warehouse for Stock availability. Stock receiving. Inventory audit, global count Stock. As and bridge between Store and WH team.
- NSO Responsibility- Provideplanofprojectimplementationandstoreopeningwithtentativetimelinestoall concerneddepartmentHeadsandManagement.Makingbudgetplanningprojectswiseandretailexpansionplanwise for monthly, quarterly and annually. All budgets and plans to be approved in advance from the management, provideaily,weekly andmonthlystoreopeningtrackerandprojectcompletiontrackerwithtimelineupdatestoall concerned teammembers. Responsiblefor allNSO projects work orders,cost structures,vendors, travel plans etc.
- Achievements:
- NominatedastheBestManagerinPanIndiawithhighestStoreSaleandBestAuditScore.
Counter Manager
Tarz Lifestyle India Pvt Ltd
01.2008 - 02.2011
- Team Leader
- KeyResponsibilities:
- Product demonstration in the stores
- Communicateregularlywithclientsthroughphoneandemailwithrespecttoin-storeevents, product requests, sales follow-up, birthdays, etc.
- Understanding client requirements & preferences.
- Achieve assigned sales target.
- Maintain weekly and monthly sales report.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com (Hons.)
Manav Bharti University
Himachal Pradesh 04.2001 -
Higher Secondary Certificate - 12th
Haryana Board
Faridabad, India 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Haryana Board
Faridabad 04.2001 -
Skills
- Oversee lease process from site selection to agreement
- Property evaluation expertise
- Negotiate rental agreements with landlords
Timeline
Real Estate Manager
Zomato (Blink it)
02.2023 - 08.2025
Real Estate Manager
KFC (Devyani International Limited)
01.2018 - 01.2023
Deputy Manager
Nykaa.Com (FSN Brand Pvt. Ltd.)
05.2013 - 12.2018
City Manager
Kama Ayurveda
03.2011 - 04.2013
Counter Manager
Tarz Lifestyle India Pvt Ltd
01.2008 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com (Hons.)
Manav Bharti University
04.2001 -
Higher Secondary Certificate - 12th
Haryana Board
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Haryana Board
04.2001 -