$250K - 250K a year
Lead land acquisition strategy, negotiate deals, manage a team of acquisition managers, and drive revenue growth through sourcing and closing land deals.
10+ years land acquisition experience with a top homebuilder or land development firm, strong financial and negotiation skills, leadership experience, and deep industry network.
Description: • Develop and implement the overall land acquisition strategy, systems, and processes for the company. • Responsible for Negotiating Lot Purchase Agreements with our Homebuilder counterparties • This role has P&L responsibility for the revenue growth of the company • This role is responsible for the growth and management of a Team of regional Acquisition Managers • Lead deal sourcing efforts by identifying, analyzing, and securing attractive land opportunities. • Build and manage a strong pipeline of acquisition targets through networking, business development, and industry relationships. • Conduct financial, market, and feasibility analyses to evaluate potential land deals. • Negotiate land purchase agreements, joint ventures, and related transactions. • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth transition of acquired deals into development and operations. • Establish relationships with Homebuilders/Buyer, landowners, brokers, municipalities, and industry stakeholders to support acquisitions. • Develop and manage key performance metrics to track acquisition activity and deal performance. • Partner with senior leadership to forecast acquisition needs aligned with company growth targets. • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and with external partners to enhance visibility and deal opportunities. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. • 10+ years of land acquisition experience with a Top 50 National Homebuilder or a Land development firm strongly preferred • Experience in building a Team strongly preferred • Proven track record of sourcing, negotiating, and closing large-scale land acquisition deals. • Strong financial acumen with expertise in deal structuring, underwriting, and market analysis. • Deep understanding of residential land development and entitlement processes. • Established network of landowners, brokers, and municipal contacts in target markets. • Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills. • Demonstrated leadership experience building teams, systems, or processes from the ground up. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and high-growth environment. • Strategic thinker with strong execution skills and revenue-driven mindset. Benefits: • Competitive Compensation: Base + Bonus = Total Comp $250k+ • Flexible benefits package tailored to your needs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, gym memberships, yoga classes, and more • Company-sponsored certifications to support your personal and professional growth • Internal retirement fund with company match, 3-year vesting period, and a 30% annual return • Annual company-wide gathering to connect, celebrate, and align • All work-related travel expenses covered—approximately 25% travel required • A “Best Idea Wins” culture that values creativity and innovation from everyone • Empowering work environment with autonomy, focusing on outcomes rather than micromanagement • Encouragement to think and act like entrepreneurs, driving ideas from concept to execution • Commitment to work-life balance, including a required 3–4 weeks of paid time off annually to recharge and live fully • Meaningful impact through annual profit donations to non-profits—each team member proposes organizations, and together we decide where to give back
This job posting was last updated on 10/16/2025