Director, Real Estate Acquisitions & Market Strategy

Work With Focus; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Work With Focus in Chicago, IL is seeking a Director of Acquisitions to lead site sourcing for ground-up multi-family and mixed-use development, managing both on-market and off-market opportunities to build a robust project pipeline.

You will cultivate broker and landowner relationships, evaluate markets, conduct diligence, and guide strategic growth with executive leadership. The role requires travel to the southeastern U.S. and other markets as needed to support expansion.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business or Real Estate; 5+ years in Real Estate Acquisitions.
• Proven track record sourcing and securing ground-up development sites, incl. off-market opportunities.
• Robust network in the real estate industry with broker relationships.
• Strong market research and analysis to assess conditions and identify new markets.
• Experience contributing to growth strategy at leadership level.
• Ability to secure buy-in for complex transactions.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office including PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Lead site sourcing for ground-up development, building a robust pipeline.
• Develop and maintain broker relationships to gain access to opportunities.
• Research and evaluate new markets and lead entry efforts.
• Monitor market conditions and translate findings for leadership.
• Help shape business development strategy and deal priorities.
• Support zoning entitlements with development and investment teams.

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Business or Real Estate

5+ years Real Estate Acquisitions experience

Job description

Work With Focus in Chicago, IL is seeking a Director of Acquisitions to lead site sourcing for ground-up multi-family and mixed-use development, managing both on-market and off-market opportunities to build a robust project pipeline.

You will cultivate broker and landowner relationships, evaluate markets, conduct diligence, and guide strategic growth with executive leadership. The role requires travel to the southeastern U.S. and other markets as needed to support expansion.