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 Elmhurst, Illinois Posted in 7 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