Real Estate Acquisitions Manager

Real Estate Acquisitions Manager at Higher Talent Solutions LLC (USA) Real Estate Acquisitions Manager at Higher Talent Solutions LLC (USA) in Berkeley, Illinois Posted in 10 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Are you an extroverted, entrepreneurial professional interested in real estate investment? Our client, a growing family office operating at the intersection of gaming, real estate, fuel, and retail, is looking to add a Real Estate Acquisitions Manager to their team. The Acquisitions Manager will play a hands-on role in identifying, evaluating, and executing new real estate opportunities that align with our growth strategy. This includes projects ranging from fuel centers to gaming-anchored retail and mixed-use developments. This is an entrepreneurial position

• you'll be expected to think creatively, take initiative, and work directly with leadership on critical decisions.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include sourcing opportunities, running financial analyses, coordinating diligence, and supporting negotiations with sellers, lenders, and partners. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, is comfortable wearing many hats, and brings both analytical rigor and practical judgment to complex transactions.

What You'll Do Source Deals :

Build a pipeline of opportunities through broker relationships, cold outreach, and market research

Underwrite Investments :

Develop financial models and creative capital stack structures (senior debt, preferred equity, sale-leaseback, etc.) that maximize returns

Drive Execution :

Manage due diligence, zoning, environmental reviews, and closing processes across multiple deals

Collaborate :

Work closely with development, operations, and capital markets teams to align acquisitions with long-term strategy Think Like an

Owner :

Identify risks and opportunities others miss; bring forward new ideas that shape how we grow What We're Looking For 2+ years of experience in real estate acquisitions, development, private equity, or investment banking Strong financial modeling skills

• you're fluent in Excel and comfortable building IRR/ROI scenarios from scratch A deal-making mindset
• you like negotiating, structuring, and thinking through how to make deals work for all parties Entrepreneurial spirit
• you don't need layers of process or permission to move a project forward Bonus points for experience in fuel centers, convenience retail, or gaming real estate Why Join Us Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-making Ability to shape the strategy and future of a fast-growing portfolio Compensation tied to performance and deal success
• your upside grows as we grow A culture that values creativity and getting things done