Acquisition Operations Specialist

Bayut KSA - بيوت السعودية; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Rewards and recognition

Learning & Development

Learning & Development

Job summary

A leading real estate company in Jeddah is looking for an Acquisition Associate to identify new development opportunities. This role involves conducting site visits, engaging with brokers, and performing online research to gather project data. The ideal candidate must have a graduate degree in business or finance and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong skills in data management, communication, and attention to detail are essential. The position offers a high-performing work environment with health insurance and opportunities for learning and development.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a similar role in the real estate industry.
• Familiarity with KSA real estate and upcoming projects is advantageous.
• Proficiency in managing and organising large datasets in digital formats.
• Proficiency in data collection, organising, and dashboard data management.
• Proficient in using online platforms and regulatory websites to extract project details.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits and engage with personnel to identify new real estate projects.
• Gather project-specific data and upload it to a digital dashboard.
• Coordinate with Relationship Managers to validate project information.
• Data Validation & Coordination: validate information with Relationship Managers before commercial discussions.
• Early Opportunity Identification: continuously identify fresh leads and alert for high-demand corridors.

Skills

Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Data Compilation

Attention to Detail & Accuracy

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Go Getter

Strategic Thinking

Education

Graduate degree in business, finance and/or economics, BBA preferred

Job description

Overview

As the Acquisition Associate, you will be responsible for proactively identifying new real estate development opportunities. You will conduct on-ground scouting, visit sites and engage with sales teams, and in-depth online and governmental research to uncover projects at various stages. Your responsibilities extend to meticulously collecting, structuring, and maintaining this raw data in our centralised dashboard. By ensuring data validation and providing timely insights, you will act as the primary filter for our Business Development team, driving early opportunity identification and supporting strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

On-Ground Project Scouting

• Conduct physical site visits to identify under-construction, newly launched, or pre-launch real estate projects
• Engage with site personnel, brokers, or sales teams to gather basic project details and developer contacts
• Monitor signage, hoardings, and field activity to identify new opportunities in target zones

Online & Governmental Research

• Scan online portals, real estate websites, and regulatory platforms (e.g., Balady, WAFI, municipalities) to identify newly approved projects
• Extract approval statuses, license numbers, developer registrations, and project milestones

Raw Data Collection & Structuring

• Gather project-specific data, including location, land size, developer name, stage of construction, and contact details
• Record and upload data in a standardised format to a centralised backend dashboard created for business development
• Maintain and regularly update the internal database with verified, timestamped entries for all scouted projects
• Classify entries by project stage (approved, under construction, nearing completion), region, and developer profile

Data Validation & Coordination

• Coordinate with Relationship Managers to validate project information before initiating commercial discussions
• Share field insights to support negotiation strategies, feasibility assessments, and project prioritisation

Early Opportunity Identification

• Act as the first layer of opportunity filtration for business development by continuously identifying fresh leads
• Provide timely alerts for projects in high-demand corridors, newly launched phases, or government-endorsed zones

Qualifications & Requirements

Qualifications:

Graduate degree in business, finance and/or economics. BBA is preferred.

Experience:

3 years of experience in a similar role in the same industry.

Knowledge:

• Familiarity with the KSA real estate business and industry, and upcoming projects in KSA, would be highly advantageous given the context
• Familiarity with real estate terminology, project stages (pre-launch, under construction, completed), and market dynamics (e.g., high-demand corridors)
• Research & Information Gathering: Strong ability to effectively utilise various sources (on-ground, online portals, government sites) to extract relevant project details
• Data Management & Organisation: Proficiency in organising, standardising, and maintaining large datasets within a digital dashboard. Understanding of database principles is a plus
• Proficient in using online platforms, real estate portals, regulatory websites, and internal digital dashboards

Skills:

• Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Data Compilation, Contracts, MIS
• Attention to Detail & Accuracy: Meticulousness in collecting, structuring, and inputting data to ensure accuracy and completeness. Errors in this role would have significant downstream impacts
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to engage effectively with site personnel, brokers, sales teams, and internal Relationship Managers to gather and validate information

Traits:

• Business Focused, Strategic Orientation, Innovative, Go Getter
• The ability to independently and systematically scout for new real estate projects, both physically and digitally. This includes initiative in seeking out information

Benefits

• High-performing and fast-paced work environment
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Rewards and recognition
• Learning & Development

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