Real Estate & Business Development Director

American Fidelity Corporation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

American Fidelity Corporation seeks a senior regional real estate leader to expand a network of owners, lenders, and title/closing partners across the Oklahoma City region. You will drive portfolio growth through origination and off-market opportunities, and lead acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and asset plans to deliver ROI-driven outcomes.

You should bring a proven track record in joint ventures or portfolio acquisitions, strong relationship skills, and the ability to coordinate

Qualifications

• 7+ years in joint ventures, portfolio acquisitions, sales-leasebacks, or complex leases.
• Relationship-driven originator with disciplined follow-through.
• Strong commercial judgment and risk assessment.
• Ability to lead cross-functional execution (leasing, legal, finance, PM, vendors).

Responsibilities

• Relationship development: proactively build and expand a regional CRE network across OKC market.
• Driving portfolio growth through new investment origination and off-market opportunities.
• End-to-end execution of acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and asset-level plans.

Skills

Relationship building

Networking

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

MBA preferred

CCM, CPM, SIOR preferred

Tools

Argus

CoStar

Crexi

LoopNet

Yardi/MRI

Job description

• Relationship development: proactively build and expand a regional network of commercial real estate owners (independent and institutional), capital sources (lenders), and title/closing principles across the Oklahoma City market and surrounding region; cultivate and maintain C-suite relationships with key tenants and prospects to generate new business opportunities and support leasing, acquisitions, and disposition activity.

• Driving portfolio growth and performance through new investment origination and by sourcing proprietary and off-market opportunities. Developing & executing business development plans to expand the company’s relationships.

• Disciplined execution: Lead and manage the end-to-end execution of acquisitions, dispositions, leasing strategies, and asset-level business plans- driving underwriting and due diligence, coordinating internal and third-party teams, negotiating terms, and ensuring timely, ROI-focused outcomes aligned with ownership objectives.

Education and License Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or similar required, MBA preferred. Seven years commensurate experience in joint ventures or portfolio acquisitions will be considered in lieu of a degree.

CCM, CPM, SIOR preferred

Technical Skills and Requirements

• 7+ years relevant experience with joint ventures, portfolio acquisitions, sales-leasebacks, and/or complex lease structures (especially medical or industrial)

• Relationship-driven originator with disciplined follow-through

• Strong commercial judgment and risk assessment

• Ability to lead cross-functional execution (leasing, legal, finance, PM, vendors)

• Data-driven, organized, and accountable; comfortable managing multiple workstreams

• High integrity, confidentiality, and ownership mindset

• Familiarity with Argus, CoStar, Crexi, LoopNet, and other common CRE reporting systems (Yardi/MRI)