Acquisitions Manager

Asda Stores Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking an Acquisitions Manager to drive their site acquisition programme across the East of the UK. The ideal candidate has a strong background in real estate, proven experience managing site acquisitions, and exceptional negotiation skills. Responsibilities include securing new site opportunities, leading lease negotiations, and managing multiple projects effectively. This role offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, alongside a hybrid working model with flexibility.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

Company car allowance of £5,700

15% colleague discount in store and online

Free access to wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Proven experience in identifying, negotiating, and managing real estate acquisitions.
• Extensive contact base within the property and real estate sector.
• Demonstrated success in delivering a high-volume acquisition programme.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and secure new site opportunities for expansion.
• Lead negotiations for lease terms and agreements.
• Manage multiple projects from commencement to launch.

Skills

Negotiating real estate acquisitions

Building networks in real estate

Strong presentation skills

Managing multiple projects

Education

Degree (2:2 or higher) preferred

RICS qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Acquisitions Manager

Location: Asda House (Fieldbased)

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits

Category: Real Estate

Closing Date: 18 December 2025

Find Your Role :

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Acquisition Manager to lead and deliver our ambitious site acquisition programme. This role is ideal for a driven individual with a strong background in real estate, a proven track record in site acquisition, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

This role will cover the East of the country and the Home Counties.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and secure new site opportunities in line with the company’s expansion strategy.
• Lead negotiations for lease terms and agreements, ensuring favourable outcomes for the business.
• Manage / oversee a number of projects at any one time from commencement to launch
• Build and maintain a strong network of contacts within the real estate sector to support acquisition goals.
• Present investment opportunities and acquisition proposals to internal stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Collaborate with planning, legal, and construction teams to ensure smooth progression from acquisition to delivery.
• Influence internal and external stakeholders to drive acquisition initiatives and implement change effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in identifying, negotiating, and managing real estate acquisitions.
• Extensive contact base within the property and real estate sector.
• Demonstrated success in delivering a high-volume acquisition programme
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate investment opportunities clearly and persuasively.
• Track record of securing favourable lease terms on behalf of occupiers.
• RICS qualification (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Degree (2 : 2 or higher) preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated and able to work independently
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Strong relationship-building capabilities across all levels.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing market conditions.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

The role will be regional based (Covering the East of the country and the Home Counties) with occasional travel to the head office in Leeds

Everything you'll love

To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots.

You will also get an excellent benefits package including :

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• Company Car allowance of £5,700
• 15% colleague discount in store and online

Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24 / 7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24 / 7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.

Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated

Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves