Land Acquisition Director

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Our SelectLeaders client is a vertically integrated, merchant developer specializing in industrial construction. With 8 million sq. ft. currently under construction and a strong pipeline of site acquisitions, they are expanding aggressively across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Florida. Internally financed and controlling the full project lifecycle — from site acquisition to design, construction, and delivery — they offer unmatched speed to market. Their “ready-to-deploy” product provides a competitive advantage in today’s environment of supply chain disruptions and tariffs. Headquartered in New York, with factories in Pennsylvania and Georgia, they are building a high-performance, entrepreneurial team of professionals making their mark in the industrial sector.They are seeking a driven Land Acquisition Director to lead site sourcing and deal-making in key U.S. markets. This is a hands-on, market-facing role for professionals who thrive on identifying opportunities, leveraging broker networks, structuring deals, and moving quickly. The ideal candidate combines entrepreneurial drive with industrial real estate expertise, tenant relationships, and the ability to manage the full cycle from land acquisition through development and leasing.Key ResponsibilitiesSource and acquire industrial land sites across the East CoastBuild and maintain relationships with brokers, landowners, municipalities, and tenantsStructure, negotiate, and close land acquisition dealsPartner with internal teams on permitting, construction, and build-to-suit projectsManage sites through construction and position them for leasing and/or saleLeverage tenant and brokerage relationships to secure build-to-suit opportunitiesStay ahead of market trends and identify high-potential industrial locationsOperate with a “hunter” mentality — proactively creating opportunities and closing dealsQualifications10+ years of experience in land acquisition, industrial development, or commercial real estateStrong broker, tenant, and landowner relationships in industrial marketsProven track record of sourcing and closing land/development dealsEntrepreneurial, hands-on approach — comfortable “in the dirt” doing the workStrong financial and deal-structuring skillsExperience managing sites through construction and lease-upCompetitive, driven, and motivated by upside and exponential growth opportunitiesCompensation$175k-$225k base salary plus commission incentive on deals.Flexibility to work on multiple deals simultaneouslyEntrepreneurial platform that allows successful professionals to act as developers within a well-capitalized, vertically integrated companySeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionSales and ManagementIndustries: Online MediaReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bisnow by 2xGet notified about new Director of Land Acquisition jobs in Atlanta, GA.Atlanta Metropolitan Area $175,000 - $225,000 1 day ago #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21