About this position
Position Description: Real Estate Acquisitions DirectorLocation: Southeast U.S. (GA, NC, SC, TN, AL)Compensation: Competitive Base + Carry Participation
About Us
We are an entrepreneurial real estate investment firm focused on acquiring and repositioning value-add assets across the Southeast United States. Our portfolio includes multifamily, commercial, retail, flex, and mixed-use properties with a strategy centered on disciplined acquisition, creative structuring, and value creation.
We operate with the agility of a startup and the discipline of institutional investing. Our team is small, fast-moving, and driven by results, integrity, and strong relationships.Were now seeking a Real Estate Acquisitions Director to help us identify and secure exceptional opportunities. The successful candidate thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and sees dealmaking as both a craft and a calling.
The Role
The Acquisitions Director will lead the sourcing, analysis, and execution of investment opportunities in the $5 million to $25 million range.
Youll be responsible for uncovering and negotiating transactions across all major property types, working closely with ownership and capital partners to advance our growth strategy. This is not a back-office role, its a front-line opportunity for a connector, persuader, and strategist who knows how to get deals done and build lasting relationships across markets.
Key Responsibilities
Deal Origination & Sourcing:-Proactively identify, pursue, and structure real estate acquisition opportunities across the Southeast.-Generate off-market and marketed deal flow through your own relationships and creative sourcing.Market Relationships:-Build and leverage a trusted network of brokers, property owners, developers, and lenders throughout our footprint.Underwriting & Due Diligence:-Conduct financial modeling, market analysis, and investment underwriting for a wide range of property types.-Oversee due diligence and manage the acquisition process from LOI through closing.Investment Strategy:-Collaborate with principals to evaluate markets, identify target asset profiles, and align acquisitions with firm objectives.Execution & Follow-Through:Lead the transaction process with precision and autonomy, ensuring deals close efficiently and meet investment return criteria.
Who You Are
Experienced:510+ years of direct acquisitions or investment experience across one or more asset classes, multifamily, commercial, retail, or flex/industrial.Connected:Possess an established network of relationships across the Southeast and a reputation built on integrity and follow-through.Entrepreneurial:Self-motivated, resourceful, and comfortable operating independently in a lean, fast-paced environment.Influential & Persuasive:A natural communicator who can build trust, tell the story behind an investment, and negotiate win-win outcomes.Analytical & Strategic:Strong financial modeling and underwriting capabilities paired with good instincts for deal quality and timing.Principled:Values honesty, transparency, and doing the right thing even when no ones watching.
Why Greenleaf
Meaningful Ownership:Receive carry in the deals you source and close, creating real alignment and long-term wealth-building potential.Autonomy & Trust:Operate with independence and accountability; no micromanagement, just results.Diverse Exposure:Work across asset classes and markets, with direct involvement in strategic decision-making.Entrepreneurial Growth:Help shape the trajectory of a growing investment platform, not just fill a role within it.Culture of Integrity:We value character, hustle, and the kind of quiet confidence that comes from knowing you do things the right way.
About Us
We are an entrepreneurial real estate investment firm focused on acquiring and repositioning value-add assets across the Southeast United States. Our portfolio includes multifamily, commercial, retail, flex, and mixed-use properties with a strategy centered on disciplined acquisition, creative structuring, and value creation.
We operate with the agility of a startup and the discipline of institutional investing. Our team is small, fast-moving, and driven by results, integrity, and strong relationships.Were now seeking a Real Estate Acquisitions Director to help us identify and secure exceptional opportunities. The successful candidate thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and sees dealmaking as both a craft and a calling.
The Role
The Acquisitions Director will lead the sourcing, analysis, and execution of investment opportunities in the $5 million to $25 million range.
Youll be responsible for uncovering and negotiating transactions across all major property types, working closely with ownership and capital partners to advance our growth strategy. This is not a back-office role, its a front-line opportunity for a connector, persuader, and strategist who knows how to get deals done and build lasting relationships across markets.
Key Responsibilities
Deal Origination & Sourcing:-Proactively identify, pursue, and structure real estate acquisition opportunities across the Southeast.-Generate off-market and marketed deal flow through your own relationships and creative sourcing.Market Relationships:-Build and leverage a trusted network of brokers, property owners, developers, and lenders throughout our footprint.Underwriting & Due Diligence:-Conduct financial modeling, market analysis, and investment underwriting for a wide range of property types.-Oversee due diligence and manage the acquisition process from LOI through closing.Investment Strategy:-Collaborate with principals to evaluate markets, identify target asset profiles, and align acquisitions with firm objectives.Execution & Follow-Through:Lead the transaction process with precision and autonomy, ensuring deals close efficiently and meet investment return criteria.
Who You Are
Experienced:510+ years of direct acquisitions or investment experience across one or more asset classes, multifamily, commercial, retail, or flex/industrial.Connected:Possess an established network of relationships across the Southeast and a reputation built on integrity and follow-through.Entrepreneurial:Self-motivated, resourceful, and comfortable operating independently in a lean, fast-paced environment.Influential & Persuasive:A natural communicator who can build trust, tell the story behind an investment, and negotiate win-win outcomes.Analytical & Strategic:Strong financial modeling and underwriting capabilities paired with good instincts for deal quality and timing.Principled:Values honesty, transparency, and doing the right thing even when no ones watching.
Why Greenleaf
Meaningful Ownership:Receive carry in the deals you source and close, creating real alignment and long-term wealth-building potential.Autonomy & Trust:Operate with independence and accountability; no micromanagement, just results.Diverse Exposure:Work across asset classes and markets, with direct involvement in strategic decision-making.Entrepreneurial Growth:Help shape the trajectory of a growing investment platform, not just fill a role within it.Culture of Integrity:We value character, hustle, and the kind of quiet confidence that comes from knowing you do things the right way.
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