Acquisitions Associate

Acquisitions Associate Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Microsoft Word Field surveying Urban Planning Real estate investment analysis Economics Microsoft Excel Deal sourcing operations Mapping using GIS Financial model construction Financial model development Real estate development Bachelor's degree in finance Bachelor's degree in urban planning Bachelor's degree in business Urban planning Bachelor's degree in economics Mid-level Finance Databases Analysis skills Entrepreneurship Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree in real estate Field research Real Estate Zoning regulations Real estate market analysis GIS software Research data analysis Business Real estate analysis 2 years Communication skills Land use planning Stakeholder relationship building Market research within real estate industry Tenants Full Job Description Stiles Retail Group is seeking a highly motivated Acquisitions Associate to support the sourcing and execution of new retail development opportunities across Florida and the Southeast. This role will work directly with the Sr. Director of Retail Development to identify new development sites, maintain market intelligence, analyze opportunities, and assist in executing retail acquisitions and ground-up development projects. Market Research & Pipeline Development Maintain and continuously improve internal databases of targeted retailers, brokers, and development opportunities. Conduct market research on target submarkets, including demographics, traffic patterns, competing centers, and tenant demand. Map and analyze target corridors using GIS, mapping platforms, and internal market data. Conduct field research including site visits and corridor surveys. Identify and track potential land acquisition opportunities for retail development and redevelopment. Site Identification & Analysis Research property ownership, land use, zoning, and entitlement conditions for prospective sites. Assist in evaluating potential retail sites from both financial and entitlement perspectives. Build and maintain deal tracking systems. Relationship Building Develop relationships with tenant rep brokers, land brokers and retailers. Attend industry events, broker meetings, and market tours. Support the retail team in expanding Stiles Retail Group's presence across growth markets. Required Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word Familiarity with GIS / mapping software Understanding of financial modeling and real estate proformas Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously Highly organized with strong attention to detail Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in becoming a future dealmaker / developer. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Self-starter comfortable working in a fast-paced development environment

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full-time

Education :

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Economics, Urban Planning, or related field

Minimum Experience :

2-4 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry (brokerage, development, acquisitions, corporate retailer, etc.)

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