Commercial Property Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Commercial Real Estate Acquisition Specialist| Chicago, IL (On-Site with Local Travel)|OTE: $70,000 – $100,000+

Build Your Career in Commercial Real Estate Investing

Are you ambitious, competitive, and driven to succeed? Do you thrive in relationship-building, negotiations, and uncovering new opportunities?

Diamond Equity Investments is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Acquisition Specialist / Investment Associate to join our growing Chicago team. This is an exciting opportunity for sales professionals, business development specialists, and aspiring commercial real estate investors looking to build a long-term career in real estate acquisitions.

You'll work directly with experienced acquisition professionals, gain hands-on investment experience, and play a key role in sourcing and evaluating commercial real estate opportunities.

About Diamond Equity Investments

Diamond Equity Investments is one of the nation's leading real estate investment companies , with offices in Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Phoenix.

We acquire, renovate, and resell properties while helping improve communities and create strong investment opportunities. Our team purchases more than 300 properties annually, making us one of the largest direct home-buying companies in the United States.

As we continue to grow, we're expanding our Commercial Acquisitions Team and looking for motivated professionals who want to grow with us.

What You'll DoSource New Investment Opportunities

• Identify and pursue commercial property acquisition opportunities
• Build relationships with property owners, brokers, and industry professionals
• Develop and maintain a strong network of acquisition leads
• Generate opportunities through proactive outreach and relationship-building

Analyze Commercial Properties

• Evaluate warehouses, multi-family assets, and other commercial opportunities
• Review financials, market data, and investment potential
• Learn valuation methodologies and market trends
• Conduct research and preliminary underwriting

Tour Properties & Conduct Due Diligence

• Visit potential acquisition sites throughout the Chicago market
• Assess renovation opportunities and project feasibility
• Gather property information and market intelligence
• Support due diligence efforts during the acquisition process

Support Negotiations & Deal Closings

• Assist with negotiations and purchase discussions
• Help structure acquisition opportunities
• Collaborate with senior acquisition professionals
• Support transactions from initial contact through closing

Manage CRM & Pipeline Activity

• Track leads, opportunities, and communications
• Maintain organized records and follow-up schedules
• Manage acquisition pipelines and prospect activity
• Ensure accurate reporting and documentation

What We're Looking ForPreferred Experience

• Sales, Business Development, Customer Service, or Hospitality experience
• CRM experience preferred
• Real estate experience is a plus but not required
• Experience building relationships and managing pipelines

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Highly ambitious and motivated by performance
• Relentless in pursuing opportunities and overcoming objections
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Coachable and eager to learn commercial real estate investing
• Comfortable speaking with business owners, investors, and executives
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build a book of business

Requirements

• Ability to work on-site in Chicago
• Willingness to travel locally for property tours and meetings
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• CRM experience preferred
• Real Estate License preferred
• Must obtain a Real Estate License within 90 days of hire if not currently licensed

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Direct exposure to commercial real estate investing
• Fast-growing and entrepreneurial company culture
• Significant earning potential through performance-based compensation
• Career advancement opportunities within acquisitions and investment operations
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced real estate investors and dealmakers

Compensation

• 1099 Independent Contractor Position
• Commission-Based Compensation Structure
• On-Target Earnings: $70,000 – $100,000+
• Uncapped earning potential for top performers

Apply Today

If you're motivated, competitive, and ready to launch or accelerate your career in commercial real estate acquisitions, we want to hear from you.

Join Diamond Equity Investments and help identify, evaluate, and acquire commercial properties that drive growth and create lasting value.