Acquisitions Associate - Entry Level

Continental Properties Company, Inc; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Mental health & wellness

Work-life balance

Community & connection

Inclusion & belonging

Performance incentives

Industry-leading benefits

Family support

Job summary

Continental Properties Company, Inc. is seeking an Acquisition Associate at our home office in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. This entry-level role supports land acquisition and development for multi-family and single-family projects, reporting to the VP of Acquisitions.

Ideal candidates have coursework in real estate finance or development and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills. Travel to target markets and involvement in underwriting through closing are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, or Business required; emphasis in Real Estate preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with diplomacy and tact.
• Background or coursework in financial modeling, real estate finance, or development preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Identify off-market opportunities and develop relationships with landowners.
• Support land acquisition and development efforts for multi-family and single-family projects.
• Maintain an active pipeline and assist in market research and strategy.
• Travel to target markets for site selection and meetings with market leaders.
• Underwrite through closing processes and coordinate LOIs and paperwork.
• Monitor submarket rents, costs, trends, and political factors.
• Prepare LOIs and related transaction documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Diplomacy & tact

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Finance, or Business

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Continental Properties Company, Inc. is looking for a passionate real estate professional to join our team as an Acquisition Associate at our home office in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.

This is an entry-level opportunity, and we're excited to consider upcoming graduates looking to launch their career in real estate acquisitions and development.

As an Acquisition Associate, you will be an essential part of land acquisition and development team for multi-family and single-family developments. You will report to our Vice President of Acquisitions providing support in sourcing new deals and provide analytical and research support to qualify identified development opportunities. A background or coursework in financial modeling, real estate finance, or real estate development is preferred.

Assist in identification of off-market opportunities in approved markets, network and develop relationships with landowners, and track all necessary contact interaction details

Maintain active pipeline report and complete additional research on approved markets to assist in creating the project sourcing strategy, along with the prioritization of submarkets within each market

Travel to target markets for site selection trips, meet with local market leaders, create a local presence for Continental in a select group of markets

Conduct outreach with municipalities to drive interest in Continental and our rental housing product; obtain understanding of areas/sites where the municipality would support rental housing

Assist in underwriting through closing processes for new potential developments.

Maintain market knowledge including submarket rents by product type, construction and site costs, supply and demand trends, and active political players.

Prepare letters of intent(“LOIs”) and other various paperwork in advance of real estate transactions

Skills for Success:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Finance, or Business required; emphasis in Real Estate desired
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, can build relationships easily; uses diplomacy and tact
• Can negotiate skillfully in tough situations; good at focused listening; can settle disputes equitably
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Why You'll Love Life at Continental:

Our award-winning culture fosters innovation and empowers our team members to lead. Here are some of the reasons that our team members continue to vote for us as a Top Workplace:

• Career Growth : You'll have the tools, training, and opportunities for a meaningful career with long-term growth potential. We invest in your learning & development with paid professional memberships, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.
• Mental Health & Wellness : Your well-being matters. We provide comprehensive mental health support including but not limited to 8-free counseling sessions per year and access to additional wellness resources.
• Balance : We recognize that balance varies for everyone, and we support our team members with that in mind. Recharge with generous vacation time, 9-paid holidays, and half-days on Fridays during designated months.
• Community & Connection : Build relationships through informal gatherings, lunches, community and company events, volunteer opportunities, and a vibrant social culture. Learn more about recent Continental events here !
• Culture of Belonging : The Continental IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Allies) is our commitment to evolving our culture where team members feel a sense of belongingness each day. Our You Belong Here Initiative and Business Resource Groups focus on fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment for all.
• Performance Incentives : Participate in our Building Above and Beyond (BAAB) incentive program that rewards team members annually based on company goals and achievements.
• Industry-Leading Benefits : Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, and company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Family Support : Support your growing family with 6-weeks paid parental leave and with family-forming & fertility resources (up to 12-weeks leave for birth mothers).

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all applicable state and local fair employment practices laws, and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.

For the benefit of our residents, the communities we serve, and our co-workers, all applicants are required to pass a post-offer criminal background check prior to joining the Continental team.

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The posted salary range represents our good faith estimate of the base salary for this role at the time of posting. Final compensation is based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. This range does not include bonus potential or other forms of compensation and benefits. Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 annually

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