Director of Acquisitions (Industrial)

Job Description

Job Description

Our SelectLeaders client is leading the way in creating value in both buildings and relationships. Specializing in Industrial Real Estate opportunities, they are committed to value-add, opportunistic, and core-plus investments. They live by the creed of always being amazing, making the next person successful, embracing change with open arms, and injecting every task with a dose of fun and excitement. Join our team of visionaries who are not just developing buildings but are crafting a future where wealth creation and enduring legacies go hand in hand!

They specialize in investing in relationships and buildings through industrial real estate. That’s their niche and our sweet spot. They are expanding into the Columbus industrial market—and looking for a Director of Acquisitions, Columbus Market Lead to take the reins, build the market, and help lay the foundation for something big.

As a company, they are working toward a clear vision: 50 Million SF Under Management by December 2034.

Responsibilities:

• Leverage existing industrial relationships and build strong broker, owner, and off-market network in Columbus, Ohio
• Foster deep knowledge of the Columbus, Ohio industrial market - immerse yourself in the market—and stay ahead of it
• Source industrial real estate acquisition opportunities independently
• Underwrite cash flow models of potential acquisition opportunities confidently
• Know how to evaluate underwriting levers, structures, risks, and returns
• Communicate clearly and acquisitions through the pipeline with urgency
• Consistent sourcing of qualified industrial acquisition opportunities
• Strong, growing network of broker, owner, and market relationships
• High conversion rate from sourcing to executed LOIs
• Timely and accurate underwriting analysis
• Active and organized pipeline reporting to the Executive Director of Acquisitions and Investment Committee. 

Qualifications:

• Proven track record of independently driving new acquisitions from sourcing through Closing
• Relationships in the Columbus, Ohio market
• Experience managing a pipeline of active acquisitions and presenting opportunities clearly
• Experience underwriting industrial transactions
• Highly skilled at multitasking

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package with company performance bonuses
• Unlimited PTO and flexibility when life happens
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for you and your family
• 401(k) with a generous match—and no vesting wait
• Co-investment opportunities—because we believe in building wealth together
• The opportunity to run your own market and grow into a leadership seat as we expand

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