Senior Transaction Manager

NFI; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 122,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription Drug Coverage

401k Plan

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

NFI is seeking a Senior Transaction Manager to drive deal execution across our leased and operated portfolio. You will lead market surveys, negotiate LOIs and leases, and collaborate with sales, engineering, and operations teams to advance strategic real estate decisions.

The role emphasizes strong financial modeling, multi-market coordination, and the use of AI and analytics tools to speed transactions while maintaining accuracy and compliance. Travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial real estate experience in occupier/tenant rep.
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in CRE platforms and Excel.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-market site searches and complex lease negotiations.
• Build financial models (lease-vs-own, NPV, occupancy costs).
• Coordinate with sales, engineering, and operations on real estate decisions.
• Pilot AI tools and automated workflows to improve efficiency.

Skills

Real estate analysis

Negotiation

Multi-market coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in Real Estate

Finance degree

Business degree

Tools

CoStar

LoopNet

Visual Lease

Yardi

Salesforce

Smartsheet

Excel

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Transaction Manager to drive deal execution primarily across our leased and operated portfolio. Operating within a collaborative, flat organization, you will lead market surveys, negotiate LOIs and leases, execute growth-oriented transactions, and collaborate with our sales, engineering, and operations teams on the real estate decisions needed to continue our growth as a leader in logistics.

Responsibilities

• Deal Execution and Site Selection: Lead multi-market site searches and execute complex industrial transactions, including new leases, renewals, expansions, dispositions, and build-to-suit projects.
• Industry Engagement: Serve as a primary interface for customers, landlords, brokers, developers, economic development teams, engineering/construction groups, and internal/external counsel. Represent NFI at major broker conferences and industry networking events.
• Financial Modeling: Build lease-vs.-own, NPV, total occupancy cost, and cash-flow models to inform deal strategy and secure executive level approvals.
• AI and Process Improvement: Pilot and implement AI tools, analytics, and automated workflows to improve speed, accuracy, and operational efficiency across the real estate function.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of industrial real estate experience in an occupier/tenant rep role with a proven track record in multi-market site selection and complex lease negotiations.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Tech Stack: Proficiency in CRE platforms (CoStar, LoopNet, Visual Lease, Yardi), workflow tools (Salesforce, Smartsheet), advanced Excel, and modern AI/analytics applications.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 25% for site tours, market research, and industry conferences.
• Key Attributes: Highly organized, agile, and collaborative with a strong growth mindset.
• Licensure: Active Real Estate License is a plus, but not required.

We are excited to share that the base salary range for this position is $122,438.00 - $163,250.00. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. NFI takes into consideration applicants' qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location when determining a starting rate of pay.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• 401k Plan
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• among other benefit plan options.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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