Acquisition Manager for Land & Real Estate

Full Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Acquisition Manager to identify, evaluate and help close land and real estate acquisition opportunities across the United States. The role will involve sourcing new opportunities, building relationships with property owners and brokers, analysing potential deals and assessing their financial and commercial viability. You will manage opportunities from initial lead through negotiation, due diligence and closing, working closely with attorneys, brokers, title companies and other professionals. The ideal candidate is commercially minded, highly organised, confident in negotiations and comfortable managing multiple transactions independently.

Job Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify and source potential land and real estate acquisition opportunities across the United States.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with property owners, brokers, agents, developers and other deal sources.
• Research and evaluate properties, including ownership, zoning, land use, access, utilities, comparable sales and market conditions.
• Screen opportunities against the company’s acquisition criteria and determine whether they warrant further investigation.
• Analyse the financial and commercial potential of prospective acquisitions.
• Prepare deal analyses, financial assessments and acquisition recommendations for management.
• Communicate directly with sellers and brokers regarding pricing, terms and transaction requirements.
• Assist with or lead negotiations within approved acquisition parameters.
• Prepare and manage Letters of Intent, purchase agreements and other transaction documentation.
• Coordinate due diligence, including title, survey, zoning, environmental, access and other property investigations.
• Work closely with attorneys, title and escrow companies, surveyors, consultants and brokers to keep transactions moving.
• Manage multiple acquisition opportunities, deadlines and follow-ups simultaneously.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, opportunities, negotiations, due diligence and transaction status.
• Identify potential risks, issues or deal concerns early and communicate them clearly to management.
• Help move qualified acquisitions from initial lead through contract and ultimately to closing.

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in real estate acquisitions, land acquisition, real estate investment, development, brokerage, or a closely related field.
• Strong understanding of U.S. real estate transactions and the acquisition process.
• Proven experience evaluating real estate opportunities and assessing financial and commercial potential.
• Strong knowledge of property research, including ownership records, zoning, land use, comparable sales, access and utilities.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Near-native, clear and neutral spoken English, with the ability to communicate confidently and professionally with U.S.-based property owners, brokers, attorneys and other stakeholders.
• Strong written English with the ability to prepare professional correspondence, deal summaries and transaction documentation.
• Strong analytical and financial skills, with the ability to understand property numbers, valuations and deal economics.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple acquisition opportunities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong follow-through and the ability to independently manage opportunities from initial lead through negotiation, due diligence and closing.
• Comfortable working independently, taking ownership and making commercially sound decisions.
• Professional, confident and persistent when communicating with sellers, brokers and other stakeholders.
• Experience using CRM systems, spreadsheets and other tools to manage an acquisition pipeline is preferred.
• Experience with off-market acquisitions, direct-to-owner sourcing or large land/development opportunities is highly desirable.

Skills Required

• Sales - Expert
• Real Estate Sevices - Expert
• Real Estate - Expert

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