Arsh Shaikh

• Facilitated successful closure of multiple real estate transactions totaling over 120,000 SF across Bangalore and Chennai, including the establishment of two new GCC offices.
• Crafted and implemented strategic business development initiatives, cultivating a robust pipeline of 600,000+ SF projected over the next two years.
• Provided expert, client-specific advisory services, delivering tailored real estate solutions that met unique business needs.
• Managed end-to-end transaction processes, from initial consulting and lease negotiations to project oversight, ensuring seamless execution.
• Expert in the flexible workspace sector, guiding the setup of multiple GCC offices, and providing strategic advisory to align corporate needs with flexible, scalable real estate solutions.
• Currently leading the South India market as the head broker, overseeing a team of 5 professionals and driving market growth.

• Implemented robust business development strategies to establish strong connections with clients and secure new real estate opportunities.
• Provided expert guidance to clients, identifying customized solutions to meet their specific real estate requirements.
• Facilitated the entire process, offering support from initial consultation through property visits, negotiations, and finalizing lease agreements.
• Actively maintained market intelligence by engaging with landlords, developers, and other key stakeholders to stay informed about market trends and property supply.

• Spearheaded WeWork's growth in South India by successfully sourcing over 200 buildings which resulted in an addition of approximately 1.4 million sq. ft of office space across Bangalore and Hyderabad, making it the fastest-growing region in WeWork India's portfolio.
• Built long-lasting relationships with real estate partners, resulting in the identification and evaluation of newer and more sustainable transaction models.
• Performed market research, assisted in all transactional work and managed deals pertaining to WeWork's expansion.
• Managed a diverse set of company needs including management of lease abstractions and critical dates, basic technical due diligence, creating market reports and conduction presentations to brief the leadership council on current market trends and shortlisted assets.

Developed and implemented user-facing assets using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery, delivering tailored technical solutions. Provided front-end website development with WordPress, Hubspot, and coding expertise to convert mockups into functional web presence using HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, and JSON.

Assisted in maintaining portfolio data using Airtable and analyzing competition data. Contributed to developing a pricing tool and scouting software to support the real estate team. Collaborated with the analytics team to prepare market research reports.