We are a dominant self storage development and management company (under our Self Storage Plus brand) rapidly growing regionally and nationally. We are looking for a candidate to join our team as the Land Acquisition Manager to support our expansion of 15-20 self storage facilities annually.
The ideal candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter who wants to be challenged, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and adapts easily to rapid change. The Land Acquisitions Manager will be involved in all stages of our development process, with a focus on sourcing land for ground-up developments throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Region. The role will report directly to the SVP of Investments.
Company
Arcland Property Company
Washington, DC
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
- Identify, negotiate, and close 12 institutional quality self storage sites annually.
- Identify and lead outreach to expansion markets nationally.
- Build relationships with local brokers, consultants, and key stakeholders to grow pipeline.
- Research and analyze viability of new self storage sites nationally.
- Manage pipeline of 20+ land acquisitions ensuring timely projects starts to meet aggressive growth goals.
- Coordinate with VP of Development on land closing pipeline.
- Work closely with operations and finance teams to take projects from site selection to construction start.
- Create and manage project proforma’s along with the Vice President of Development.
- Coordinate with Acquisitions and Finance teams on land and loan closings.
- Engage in outreach to owners, developers, and key stake holders in the commercial real estate industry to grow the Arcland and Self Storage Plus brands.
Qualifications
- 100% believer in our company vision
- Committed to driving positive outcomes to complex challenges
- 3-5 years of commercial real estate development experience preferred
- Experience negotiating real estate transactions preferred
- Strong analytical background with experience underwriting real estate transactions
- Comfortable with complex Microsoft Excel and other Office software
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Opportunistic, entrepreneurial spirit, “go-getter”
- Adaptable, ready to learn, and highly responsible
- Multi-tasking and effective time management
- Effective telephone and in-person oral communication skills
- Strong written communication skills
- Works well independently and in a small office environment
- Ability to lead and execute on initiatives
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Program / Center Affiliation
Job Type
Full-Time