Acquisition Team Member

Job Title: New Build Team Member

Department: Site Acquisition - New Build

Reporting To: New Build Lead

Job Purpose

The New Build Team Member is responsible for acquiring suitable sites as per customer-provided latitude and longitude requirements, completing site acquisition activities, and collecting all necessary documents to ensure compliance and project readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field visits for soft and hard site acquisition activities.
• Manage Handover-Takeover (HOTO) processes for acquired sites.
• Achieve monthly site acquisition and delivery targets.
• Collect and verify required site acquisition and compliance documents.
• Use the iAcquire tool for site visit management and reporting.
• Complete RWM and CCA-related activities accurately.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate site acquisition and deployment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of monthly acquisition targets.
• Timely completion of site acquisitions and HOTO activities.
• Accuracy and completeness of document collection.
• Effective usage of iAcquire and RWM tools.
• Delivery of planned annual site acquisition and deployment numbers.

Decision-Making Authority

• Identify and acquire sites as per approved latitude and longitude requirements.
• Escalate site-related deviations and keep management informed when required.
• Seek approval from the New Build Lead for decisions beyond authorized limits.

Internal Stakeholders

• Planning Team
• Legal Team
• Deployment Team

External Stakeholders

• Telecom Operators (OPCO Teams)
• Municipal Authorities
• Local Government Bodies
• Property Owners and Landlords

Major Challenges

• Obtaining real-time RF approvals and support from operators.
• Securing NOCs and approvals from municipal authorities.
• Managing acquisition timelines in locations with unfavorable telecom policies.

Educational Qualification

• Graduate in any discipline.

Experience

• 2 to 5 years of experience in Telecom Deployment, Site Management, Operations, or related functions.

Required Knowledge

• Basic telecom industry knowledge.
• Understanding of site acquisition processes.
• Familiarity with urban land laws and regulations.

Required Skills

• Site Acquisition
• Negotiation Skills
• Sales and Business Development
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication Skills
• Documentation and Compliance Management

Typical Work Profile

• 90% Field activities including site acquisition, rental negotiations, agreement execution, market surveys, document collection, SST support, JV coordination, and site visits.
• 3% Operator engagement and coordination.
• 7% Reviews, reporting, and monitoring activities.