Company Description SaffronStays is India’s premier family-owned network of fully staffed, professionally managed private vacation homes designed for families and groups seeking meaningful getaways. The company partners with homeowners of prized vacation properties to unlock value while offering aspirational guests curated villas across 80+ driveable destinations in India. From heritage havelis and century-old homes to modern villas and unique stays like geodesic domes and houseboats, every property is selected for its character and cared for with consistent hospitality.

Guests can plan, book, and manage their stays through the SaffronStays app, reflecting the brand’s focus on seamless experiences. Recognized by leading publications and industry awards, SaffronStays is building the benchmark for private vacation homes in India.

Role Description This is a full-time, hybrid role based in India for Business Development – Home Acquisition at SaffronStays. The role involves identifying and evaluating potential vacation homes across key regions, conducting outreach to property owners, and presenting SaffronStays’ value proposition for partnership. The person in this role will manage end-to-end acquisition cycles, from initial contact and site visits to commercial negotiations and onboarding of homes into the network.

Day-to-day responsibilities include market mapping, relationship building with homeowners, collaborating with legal and operations teams on contracts and compliance,



and ensuring a smooth handover for property setup. The role requires regular in-person meetings and on-ground travel, combined with remote work for pipeline management, documentation, reporting, and coordination with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

- Solid business development and sales capabilities, including lead generation, cold outreach, and consultative selling to property owners.
- Experience in relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation, preferably within real estate, hospitality, or allied sectors.
- Ability to conduct market research, analyze property potential, and assess commercial viability for home acquisition.
- Proficiency in basic documentation, contract review coordination, and structured reporting using CRM or similar tools.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English; fluency in regional Indian languages is an advantage.
- Comfort with a hybrid work model, frequent travel for site visits, and field-based evaluations of homes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, Real Estate, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
- Prior experience in hospitality, vacation rentals, real estate brokerage, or property acquisition is highly beneficial.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple leads and timelines, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

📌 Business Development - Home Acquisition (India)
🏢 SaffronStays
📍 India