Senior Manager – Real Estate & Lease Management

This role involves managing real estate operations for a nationwide chain of convenience stores and gas stations. The position requires overseeing site acquisitions, lease negotiations, renewals, relocations, and overall property portfolio management. The goal is to ensure strategic site selection, cost-effective lease agreements, strong landlord relationships, regulatory compliance, and timely execution of lease contracts to support business growth and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the entire site acquisition process for new convenience stores and gas stations, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Lead lease negotiations, renewals, amendments, and work on optimizing rental costs to maximize value.
- Oversee the existing property portfolio, including managing relocations, lease expirations, and maintaining positive landlord relationships.
- Coordinate site evaluations, conduct property due diligence, and perform feasibility assessments to support decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with lease terms, zoning laws, and all relevant property regulations.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date lease records, rent rolls, and monitor critical lease dates to avoid lapses.
- Collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, and Operations teams on all property-related matters to ensure smooth execution.
- Identify opportunities for portfolio optimization, new site development, and support business expansion initiatives.

Required Qualifications

- Proven experience in real estate management, preferably within retail or convenience store sectors.
- Strong expertise in site acquisition, lease negotiation, and property portfolio management.
- Knowledge of zoning regulations, lease compliance, and property due diligence processes.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments including Finance, Legal, and Operations.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage lease documentation and critical timelines.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience managing multi-location real estate operations across diverse geographic regions.
- Familiarity with convenience store or gas station site requirements and market dynamics.
- Competitive compensation offered, with pay up to Rs500,000.00 per hour.
- This is an in-person role, requiring presence at the designated work location.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the strategic growth and operational success of a leading convenience store and gas station chain by effectively managing its real estate portfolio.