Senior Business Development Executive

Company Name: ZoloStays

Business Unit: Student Housing

Designation: Senior Growth Associate

Location: Bangalore / Coimbatore

Salary Range: 6 - 8 LPA (depending on experience and performance)

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience Required: Minimum 2+ years in field sales or on-ground business roles

About ZoloStays- Why We Exist

ZoloStays is India's leading managed accommodation platform, operating across Student Housing, Co-Living, Hotels, Hostels, and Real Estate. We create safe, reliable, and well-managed living spaces across major cities, serving thousands of residents every day.

At Zolo, we believe careers are built through ownership, consistency, and real-world execution. We give people the space to take responsibility, make decisions, and grow fast by doing meaningful work on the ground.

About Student Housing- What We Do

Zolo's Student Housing vertical focuses on building high-quality, well-located accommodation for students near colleges and education hubs. We work closely with property owners to convert suitable buildings into student-friendly homes that are safe, comfortable, and easy to move into.

Our aim is simple: Students should worry about their studies, not their stay.

Want to see what we're building

Explore our student housing spaces here:

https://zolostays.com/student-hostels-in-bangalore

Role Overview- Why This Role Is Important

As a Senior Growth Associate, you will be directly responsible for expanding Zolo's student housing presence in your assigned area. This is a high-ownership, on-ground role that plays a critical part in driving supply, occupancy, and revenue.

You will not just support growth, you will own it. The properties you onboard and the deals you close will shape how fast the business grows in your market.

This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy meeting people, negotiating face-to-face, and seeing tangible results of their work.

What You'll Be Doing (Your Day-to-Day Impact)

• Identify and evaluate properties suitable for student housing in assigned areas.
• Conduct regular on-ground site visits to assess feasibility and location potential.
• Lead conversations with property owners, brokers, and local partners.
• Negotiate rent, deposit, and agreement terms confidently.
• Close property onboarding deals in coordination with the Area or Cluster Manager.
• Take ownership of sales, revenue, and occupancy targets for your micro-market.
• Track local demand, competition, and rental trends.
• Maintain accurate records of site visits, negotiations, and deal progress.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new properties.

Skills You'll Build & Strengthen

• Strong pitching and communication skills.
• Practical negotiation and deal-closing ability.
• Market understanding and pricing judgment.
• Relationship building with owners and partners.
• Target ownership and execution discipline.
• End-to-end responsibility for growth outcomes.

Who Will Thrive in This Role

• Someone who enjoys being on the ground and meeting people.
• Comfortable starting conversations and building rapport quickly.
• Self-driven and accountable for outcomes.
• Calm and confident while handling pushback or objections.
• Persistent with follow-ups and deal closures.
• Professional and ethical in all interactions.

Who Can Apply

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline (mandatory)
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in field sales roles.
• Prior exposure to hospitality, student housing, co-living, hotels, or serviced apartments preferred.
• Hands-on experience with site visits, negotiations, and deal closures.
• Comfortable with extensive on-ground work.
• Should know English and one regional language. (Kannada or Telugu preferred)

What's in It for You (Why This Role Is Worth It)

• High-ownership role with visible business impact.
• Opportunity to work on city-level growth and expansion.
• Strong learning curve in real estate and market growth.
• Clear career progression:
• Senior Growth Associate Cluster Manager Area Manager Regional Manager
• Performance-linked growth and recognition.
• A fast-moving team that values execution, trust, and responsibility.

How to apply

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