Land Acquisition Manager

Stanley Martin Homes; Myrtle Beach (SC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Vacation (15+ days)

Job summary

Stanley Martin Homes in Myrtle Beach, SC, is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager to help grow our land pipeline and shape market strategy. You will research parcels, build financial models, and coordinate feasibility studies in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate has real estate or homebuilding experience, strong negotiation skills, and a collaborative mindset. You will work with developers, brokers, and landowners while ensuring contract compliance and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Must have real estate or homebuilding experience.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Source land leads and assemble feasibility packages.
• Assist with financial reports and quarterly budget reviews.
• Maintain pipeline of potential land deals and monitor acquisitions.
• Research new land parcels and target markets; build relationships with developers, brokers and landowners.
• Ensure contract compliance and support market strategy execution.

Skills

Real estate

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance (nice to have)

Tools

HB1

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Who is Stanley Martin Homes?

At Stanley Martin Homes, we believe your work should have a purpose. With us, it truly does.

Our success starts with our people, and we are proud to foster a culture where every team member is valued and supported. At Stanley Martin Homes, you will work alongside passionate, knowledgeable professionals who are committed to doing the right thing, delivering exceptional homebuyer experiences, and putting homebuyers first.

Stanley Martin Homes is one of the largest 25 homebuilders in the United States and it has been consistently one of the fastest growing. We are proud of the people-first culture that makes it possible.

If you are ready to build a meaningful career and help families find the place they will call home, we would love to connect with you. Join our team and build a career that you will be proud of.

Explore Opportunities Today

A day in the life of a Land Acquisition Manager: Life as a Land Acquisition Manager is exciting and different every day as it's your job to maintain the company's pipeline of potential land deals while helping manage key players on the Land Acquisition team. Your expertise is crucial to the Division's market strategy which includes assisting with financial analysis, quarterly reporting and budget reviews. You will be responsible for sourcing land leads, assembling feasibility packages, assisting with financial reports and monitoring acquisitions. Your day may start researching new land parcels and establishing target markets, building relationships with local developers, builders, brokers and landowners. The rest of your day could then consist of building financial models, identifying underutilized properties and ensuring contract compliance for current land deals, all in a hybrid work environment.

Technical Tools Used Daily: DXC Homebuilder One (HB1) Microsoft Office Suite SharePoint and Microsoft Teams

What is Stanley Martin looking for in a Land Acquisition Manager? The ideal Land Acquisition Manager candidate is organized and detail-oriented with an analytical mindset. Being able to communicate clearly and build strong relationships with internal and external groups is imperative to the success of this role.

• Must Haves: Real estate or homebuilding experience
• Excited to collaborate in a team environment
• Exudes active listening, confidence, and respect when communicating with others
• Strong negotiation skills
• Goal oriented

• Nice to Haves: A college degree in business, finance or related field of study

What's In It For Me

• Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and EyeMed, along with employer-paid Short Term and Long Term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee-paid life, Legal Resources, and Aflac supplemental options)
• Plan for the future by investing in a 401(K), with up to $5K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Put your family first with benefits, including 3 weeks of paid parental leave and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan
• Receive well-rounded wellness benefits, including free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program
• Continue your education with tuition and certification reimbursement
• Rest and relax with 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure) and 6 days of paid sick leave
• Protect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no-cost coverage
• Receive great discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home and discounts with our partners in mortgage and title services as well as cell phone service through Verizon
• Get access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet
• Support local charities that are important to you through our Giving Back Program; with up to $250 match, 8 hours leave and more

Stanley Martin Homes has been building new homes since 1966. Headquartered in Reston, VA, Stanley Martin Homes is one of the nation's fastest-growing homebuilders, having built more than 25,000 homes and operating in 14 metropolitan areas and seven states, including Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Named National Builder of the Year in 2021 by Builder Magazine, Stanley Martin Homes is driven to deliver on its mission to “design and build homes people love at a price they can afford.”

At Stanley Martin Homes, you're not just joining a company—you're joining a team. Whether your passion is in sales, construction, or operations, you'll contribute to delivering an exceptional home buying experience that helps people realize their dreams.