Associate Director - Real estate

About Zepto

Zepto is a leading Indian consumer technology company and a pioneer in the fast-growing quick-commerce sector. Founded in 2021, Zepto delivers groceries and everyday essentials to millions of customers within minutes through a technology-driven logistics and supply chain network. The company operates at the intersection of product innovation, data science, and customer experience, building scalable consumer platforms in one of the world's most dynamic digital markets.

Zepto is backed by prominent global and institutional investors, including General Catalyst, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Nexus Venture Partners, StepStone Group, Avra Ventures, and the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). In its most recent pre-IPO funding round, Zepto raised approximately USD 450 million at a valuation of nearly USD 7 billion, underscoring strong investor confidence in the company's long-term growth and market leadership.

Responsibilities, aka, what we'd like you to deliver :

We are looking to hire an experienced Associate Director - Real Estate to join the team

and play a critical role in supporting all property acquisition activity across Zepto's North Network. This role will be based in Delhi. Regular travel will be required and this role reports to the Director- Real Estate.

In this role you will support the NCR team to ensure the timely completion of new lease transactions including renewals, expansions, terminations, and reconfiguration of existing dark stores. This encompasses the entire process from working with the local management team in defining the requirements, lease negotiations (business and legal terms), on-site surveys, comparative financial analysis of lease transaction, and project management to affect the end result. Your primary objective in this role is to provide adequate, cost effective storage/operation space for Zepto on the continent given the market conditions working to challenging deadlines and budgetary requirements.

• Support the NCR team to fulfill the overall strategy for maintaining and developing space requirements of Zepto
• Develop a team of brokers and consultants to deliver the building requirements across different geography
• Develop strong understanding of regulatory requirements related to Real Estate development in the assigned geography
• Maintain regular Communications with all business owners including local and Central Finance managers, Legal, Operations, Facilities and Projects team
• Landlord relations, negotiation and contractor management, including escalation of any issues beyond regular daily activity
• Alteration management and reducing Fix costs (all building related costs)

Are you who we're searching for

• MBA, Civil Engineering Degree, Chartered Surveyors / RICS
• Membership, or Civil Diploma holders, who have real estate exposure
• Experience in real estate management, lease negotiations, and site selection
• Vendor management and relationship-building skills with landlords, brokers, and contractors
• Strong project management, budgeting, and problem-solving capabilities
• Familiarity with compliance, legal documentation, and regulatory standards in real estate
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in using relevant tools and software for project tracking and reporting
• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic Adaptability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Experience in the retail or e-commerce sector is a plus

Zepto is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability status.