A real estate investment and homebuilding organization is hiring a Real Estate Development Associate in Matthews, NC. This organization is focused on identifying and acquiring residential land opportunities in communities surrounding the Charlotte market. This is a high-impact acquisitions role for a relationship-driven sales professional who enjoys building rapport, negotiating deals, and helping drive business growth through strategic land purchases. This opportunity offers a strong blend of inbound lead management, relationship-based selling, land evaluation, and contract negotiation. The organization provides training, ongoing coaching, and support resources, allowing motivated professionals to develop a successful career in real estate acquisitions.
Responsibilities :
Respond to warm inbound seller inquiries generated through marketing campaigns, referrals, and outreach initiatives Build relationships with landowners to understand motivations, timelines, and property disposition goals Conduct discovery conversations and evaluate acquisition opportunities from initial contact through contract execution Perform preliminary underwriting and due diligence, including evaluating utilities, water and sewer access, topography, flood zones, and overall site viability Analyze opportunities against acquisition criteria and collaborate with leadership on pricing and offer strategy Negotiate purchase agreements and secure signed contracts Maintain accurate pipeline activity, follow-up schedules, and lead records within company CRM systems Develop and maintain relationships with real estate agents, wholesalers, and other referral partners to generate acquisition opportunities Manage follow-up activities across inbound leads, prospecting campaigns, and partner-generated opportunities Support occasional in-person meetings with sellers, agents, and business partners when needed
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree preferred Strong phone communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills Ability to handle objections, maintain persistence, and manage longer sales cycles Highly coachable with a willingness to accept feedback and continuously improve Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously Comfortable learning basic property underwriting and due diligence processes
Compensation & Benefits:
Base salary + commission structure accumulating to $70,000 - $90,000 OTE Health insurance will be offered in 2-3 years Company-provided technology and equipment Ongoing training, coaching, and professional development Opportunity to join an established pipeline with active acquisition opportunities Strong growth potential within a developing real estate investment and homebuilding organization #staffingl