Senior Business Development Executive

Square Yards; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Square Yards is seeking a General Manager to drive business performance and operational excellence from its Bengaluru base. You will lead cross-functional teams in sales, operations, and customer experience, set strategic goals, monitor KPIs, forecast revenue, and optimize costs to deliver sustainable growth.

The role requires building strong partner relationships, ensuring regulatory compliance, and representing the organization in internal and external forums.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proven experience in business operations, sales management, and P&L ownership.
• Strategic planning, analytical thinking, and data-driven decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with execution focus.
• Experience scaling operations and driving digital adoption or technology-enabled solutions.
• Comfort with on-site leadership responsibilities in Bengaluru area.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in sales, operations, and customer experience.
• Set strategic goals, monitor KPIs, forecast revenue, and optimize costs.
• Mentor teams and implement process improvements.
• Coordinate with product and technology stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Represent the organization in internal and external forums.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Strategic planning

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Company Description

Square Yards is a full-stack proptech platform that covers the entire real estate value chain, from search and discovery through transactions, mortgages, home furnishing, rentals, and property management. The company also builds proprietary B2B platforms for developers, financial institutions, and agents, creating technology-driven solutions for multiple stakeholders. Square Yards facilitates over 15,000 transactions annually, exceeding USD 1 billion in value, and operates with profitable economics. It is one of the few Indian startups that has successfully expanded globally, with significant revenue from markets such as the Middle East, Australia, and Canada. Leveraging data analytics and VR tools, along with adjacent platforms like Azuro, Interior Company, and Square Capital, Square Yards aims to disrupt traditional real estate marketplaces and build India’s first MLS.

Role Description

The General Manager is a full-time, on-site leadership role based in the Greater Bengaluru Area, responsible for driving business performance and operational excellence across assigned business units or regions. The role involves setting strategic goals, monitoring KPIs, and ensuring alignment with company objectives while managing cross-functional teams in sales, operations, and customer experience. The General Manager will oversee budgets, forecast revenue, and optimize costs, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading and mentoring teams, implementing process improvements, coordinating with product and technology stakeholders, and resolving complex operational or client issues. The role also requires building strong relationships with key partners, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, and representing the organization in internal and external forums.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience in building, mentoring, and retaining high-performing teams.
• Proven experience in business operations, sales management, and P&L ownership, preferably within proptech, real estate, or a related technology-led industry.
• Strategic planning, analytical thinking, and data-driven decision-making abilities, including comfort with KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams, partners, and clients.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on execution and results.
• Experience in scaling operations, implementing process improvements, and driving digital adoption or technology-enabled solutions is highly beneficial.
• Comfort with on-site leadership responsibilities in the Greater Bengaluru Area, including regular interaction with teams and local partners.