EuroKids International Ltd.
Website:
lighthouse-learning.com
Job details:
ABOUT LIGHTHOUSE LEARNING
Lighthouse Learning Group, formerly known as EuroKids International, is India's leading Early Childhood & K-12 Education group, backed by global investment firm KKR. Driven by its purpose to unlock human potential by igniting the love for learning through its institutions, which includes leading brands like EuroKids Preschool, Kangaroo Kids Preschool, EuroSchool, Billabong High International, Mother’s Pet Kindergarten, Centre Point School, Heritage International Xperiential School, Heritage Xperiential Learning School, Finland International School Maldives and Phoenix Greens School of Learning. Nurturing over 190,000 students every day, Lighthouse Learning emphasizes a 'Child First' philosophy, innovative pedagogy, and child safety. With 1,850 Preschools and 60 K-12 Schools, it empowers 1,650 women entrepreneurs and employs a direct and indirect workforce of over 22,000 people.
JOB DETAILS
POSITION TITLE - Regional Head – Expansion
LOCATION - Mumbai
ROLE SUMMARY
Explore Growth Opportunities: Conduct regular market analysis to identify high-potential locations for new center expansions.
Stay Ahead of the Curve: Track key property deals, rental trends, and economic developments across micro-markets to inform strategic decisions.
Build a Strong Network: Establish and nurture relationships with brokers and market influencers to stay plugged into prime real estate opportunities.
Maintain a Strategic Property Pipeline: Lead the development and upkeep of a robust database of available and potential real estate options.
Evaluate Business Potential: Carry out detailed feasibility studies—assess site suitability, market demand, catchment demographics, competition, income levels, and market trends.
Drive Financial Decision-Making: Perform financial modeling and business analysis to support property acquisition decisions.
Lead Negotiations: Engage directly with property owners and brokers, manage discussions, and lead end-to-end negotiations to secure optimal locations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Finance and Legal teams to oversee due diligence, contracts, and compliance for shortlisted properties.
Ensure Smooth Handover: Liaise with Projects, Operations, and Safety teams to ensure seamless handover and readiness of finalized properties.
Foster Long-Term Partnerships: Maintain strong relationships with existing landlords and ensure ongoing coordination for mutual success.
Qualifications:
- MBA (preferred specialization in Real Estate or Strategy)
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills related to property evaluation and business viability
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (especially Excel & PowerPoint) and tools like Google Maps for site planning and analysis
- Solid understanding of key real estate markets—including regulatory frameworks, current trends, major developments, and influencing business factors
Experience:
- 10–12 years of relevant experience in new site acquisition, ideally with a focus on metro cities such as Bangalore, Hyderabad, etc.
- Industry exposure in Retail, Healthcare, Hospitality, or Education is highly desirable
- Hands-on experience working with IPC firms (International Property Consultants) or reputed real estate companies, with a strong network and market knowledge
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