Land Acquisition Manager

Roguesearch; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); In loco; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

Roguesearch is seeking a motivated Land Acquisition Manager to support its growing residential homebuilding operations in Southern New Jersey. You will source, evaluate, negotiate, and close deals for residential lots and smaller development opportunities.

Build relationships with property owners, real estate agents, and developers; conduct due diligence, assess feasibility with internal teams, and drive opportunities from prospecting to closing.

Competenze

• Proven ability to source and pursue residential land opportunities.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills for acquisition transactions.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication with owners and brokers.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple opportunities.
• Knowledge of Southern New Jersey real estate market preferred.

Mansioni

• Identify and pursue residential land acquisition opportunities, incl. vacant lots and development sites.
• Build and maintain relationships with owners, brokers, and developers.
• Conduct targeted prospecting to generate a steady deal pipeline.
• Evaluate properties based on location, demand, utilities, zoning, and development potential.
• Negotiate purchase prices and contract terms with owners and representatives.
• Coordinate due diligence, surveys, and permitting considerations.
• Partner with engineering, construction, and finance teams to assess feasibility.
• Manage acquisitions from identification to closing and maintain pipeline against goals.

Conoscenze

Prospecting

Relationship building

Negotiation

Closing deals

Communication

Organization

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

A well-established residential homebuilder is seeking a motivated, results-driven Land Acquisition Manager to support its growing operations throughout Southern New Jersey. This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious professional who enjoys identifying opportunities, developing relationships, negotiating transactions, and closing deals.

The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing and acquiring individual residential building lots and smaller land development opportunities. The position combines real estate acquisition, business development, and sales, with significant earning potential tied directly to performance.

Prior land acquisition experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with successful backgrounds in residential real estate, brokerage, outside sales, or business development are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and pursue residential land acquisition opportunities, including vacant lots and off-market properties.
• Build and maintain relationships with property owners, real estate agents, brokers, developers, and other industry professionals.
• Conduct targeted prospecting and outreach to generate a consistent pipeline of acquisition opportunities.
• Evaluate prospective properties based on location, market demand, accessibility, utilities, zoning, and overall development potential.
• Negotiate purchase prices, contract terms, and acquisition agreements with property owners and their representatives.
• Partner with internal engineering, construction, sales, and finance teams to assess property feasibility and investment potential.
• Conduct competitive market research to understand residential property values, housing demand, and local market conditions.
• Coordinate property due diligence, including surveys, environmental assessments, permitting considerations, and development requirements.
• Manage acquisition opportunities from initial identification through negotiations, contract execution, and closing.
• Maintain an organized pipeline of prospective acquisitions while consistently working toward established production goals.
• Develop familiarity with local municipalities, zoning regulations, and residential development requirements.
• Monitor real estate trends and identify emerging opportunities throughout the assigned territory.

Qualifications

• Proven success in real estate, land acquisition, business development, outside sales, or a related field.
• Strong prospecting, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently generate leads, pursue opportunities, and close transactions.
• Familiarity with the Southern New Jersey real estate market and surrounding municipalities strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage directly with property owners and industry professionals.
• Self-motivated, persistent, and comfortable working in a performance-driven environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions and competing priorities.
• Ability to evaluate opportunities from both a financial and practical business perspective.
• Willingness to conduct property visits and travel locally throughout the assigned territory.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.

Preferred Experience

• Land acquisition or residential development
• Direct-to-owner prospecting and off-market deal sourcing
• Understanding of residential land values, zoning, and property feasibility
• Experience managing a high-volume sales or transaction pipeline
• Competitive base salary of $70,000–$95,000, depending on experience.
• Uncapped performance-based bonus structure with substantial six-figure total earning potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and paid time off.
• Opportunity to join an established organization with a strong presence in residential homebuilding.
• Collaborative environment with access to experienced engineering, sales, and operational support teams.
• Significant autonomy and the opportunity to directly influence business growth and personal earnings.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a proactive dealmaker who enjoys the challenge of finding opportunities that others overlook. The ideal candidate is resourceful, persistent, personable, and motivated by results.

Whether your background is in residential real estate, land brokerage, outside sales, or traditional land acquisition, success in this position will come from your ability to build relationships, uncover opportunities, negotiate effectively, and consistently close deals.