Land Acquisition Director (Industrial) at Bisnow

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Industrial Real Estate, Construction, Real Estate DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in land acquisition, industrial development, or commercial real estate
  • Strong broker, tenant, and landowner relationships in industrial markets
  • Proven track record of sourcing and closing land/development deals
  • Entrepreneurial, hands-on approach — comfortable “in the dirt” doing the work
  • Strong financial and deal-structuring skills
  • Experience managing sites through construction and lease-up
  • Competitive, driven, and motivated by upside and exponential growth opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Source and acquire industrial land sites across the East Coast
  • Build and maintain relationships with brokers, landowners, municipalities, and tenants
  • Structure, negotiate, and close land acquisition deals
  • Partner with internal teams on permitting, construction, and build-to-suit projects
  • Manage sites through construction and position them for leasing and/or sale
  • Leverage tenant and brokerage relationships to secure build-to-suit opportunities
  • Stay ahead of market trends and identify high-potential industrial locations
  • Operate with a “hunter” mentality — proactively creating opportunities and closing deals

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Land AcquisitionSite SourcingDeal NegotiationBroker RelationshipsIndustrial Real EstateDeal StructuringPermittingBuild-to-SuitMarket AnalysisTenant RelationshipsMunicipal Relations

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Land Acquisition Director position?

The base salary ranges from $175,000 to $225,000 per year, plus commission incentives on deals.

Is this a remote position, or is there a specific location requirement?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What qualifications and skills are required for this role?

Candidates need 10+ years of experience in land acquisition, industrial development, or commercial real estate, strong relationships with brokers, tenants, and landowners, a proven track record of sourcing and closing deals, strong financial and deal-structuring skills, and an entrepreneurial, hands-on approach.

What is the company culture like for this role?

The company fosters a high-performance, entrepreneurial environment with a hands-on approach, allowing successful professionals to act as developers within a well-capitalized, vertically integrated platform focused on speed and growth in industrial development.

What makes a strong candidate for the Land Acquisition Director role?

A strong candidate has 10+ years in land acquisition or industrial development, proven deal-closing experience, strong industry relationships, financial structuring skills, and a competitive, entrepreneurial 'hunter' mentality comfortable managing the full project lifecycle.

Bisnow

News, events, and networking for real estate

About Bisnow

Bisnow provides news, events, and networking opportunities for professionals in the commercial real estate sector. It delivers industry insights through articles and reports on its online platform, while also hosting live events that facilitate networking and deal-making. Bisnow differentiates itself by focusing on major urban markets in the U.S. and generating revenue through advertising, event ticket sales, and sponsorships. The company's goal is to connect and inform commercial real estate professionals, helping them navigate the industry effectively.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
BUYOUT_LBOCompany Stage
Consulting, Real EstateIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Profit Sharing

Risks

Digital platforms may reduce attendance at Bisnow's physical events.
AI-generated content could challenge Bisnow's traditional news model.
Economic uncertainty may affect Bisnow's client base and event sponsorships.

Differentiation

Bisnow excels in providing niche commercial real estate news and insights.
Their events foster networking among key industry players in major U.S. markets.
Bisnow's platform offers unique opportunities for collaboration in real estate projects.

Upsides

Bisnow's expansion into Las Vegas taps into a dynamic real estate market.
Winning the SABEW award enhances Bisnow's credibility in business journalism.
Partnerships on D&I projects strengthen Bisnow's industry influence and reach.

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