Real Estate Acquisition Specialist

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Health plan

Retirement plan

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown is seeking a proactive Real Estate Acquisition Specialist to identify and secure investment opportunities across the Queenstown market. You will source properties, perform preliminary due diligence, negotiate terms, and manage acquisitions end-to-end.

Collaborate with investment and development teams, build relationships with owners and brokers, and drive growth through strategic portfolio expansion in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven experience in real estate acquisition and due diligence.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Queenstown market and wider Eastern Cape region.
• Experience with contracts and transaction management.

Responsibilities

• Source and identify potential real estate acquisition opportunities, including off-market deals.
• Conduct preliminary property research, including title searches, zoning analysis, and environmental reviews.
• Build and maintain relationships with property owners, brokers, and other sources of potential deals.
• Negotiate purchase prices and terms for prospective acquisitions.
• Prepare initial financial analyses and investment summaries for review.
• Manage the closing process, coordinating with legal counsel and other third parties.

Skills

Real estate acquisition experience

Commercial real estate knowledge

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Due diligence

Contracts management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate/Finance/Business

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and results-driven Real Estate Acquisition Specialist to join their team in Queenstown . This role is central to identifying and securing promising real estate opportunities for investment and development within the Eastern Cape . You will be responsible for sourcing potential properties, conducting initial due diligence, negotiating purchase agreements, and managing the acquisition process from beginning to end. This position offers a unique opportunity to play a key role in expanding the company's property portfolio in the growing Queenstown market, working closely with investment and development teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and identify potential real estate acquisition opportunities, including off-market deals.
• Conduct preliminary property research, including title searches, zoning analysis, and environmental reviews.
• Build and maintain relationships with property owners, brokers, and other sources of potential deals.
• Negotiate purchase prices and terms for prospective acquisitions.
• Prepare initial financial analyses and investment summaries for review.
• Manage the closing process, coordinating with legal counsel and other third parties.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Real Estate Acquisition , commercial real estate, or corporate real estate.
• Strong understanding of the Queenstown and wider Eastern Cape property market.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to perform thorough due diligence and identify potential risks.
• Proficiency in real estate transaction management and contracts.
• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Significant opportunities to impact the company's growth strategy.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A key role in driving real estate expansion in Queenstown .