Transaction Associate

Description

• Partner with the development team to understand site challenges and relay relevant information to leadership, including due diligence findings, site planning updates, and pre-construction considerations.
• Assist in all aspects of industrial development, including land purchase proposals, leasing strategies, contract negotiations, and business development efforts.
• Support regional and market leadership with ad hoc requests—acting as a reliable utility player across teams.
• Conduct and track market research to maintain a deep understanding of target markets throughout the Midwest region.
• Prepare and maintain internal and external project reports, data, and presentations.
• Cultivate relationships with the brokerage community across active Midwest markets.
• Assist in preparing responses to tenant Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and facilitate property tours to support tenant engagement.
• Support lease, purchase, and sale agreement negotiations to ensure alignment with strategic and economic goals; review contracts and provide feedback to the transaction lead.
• Coordinate and implement marketing strategies, materials, and events in partnership with the Dallas-based marketing team to increase visibility and drive business development.
• Collaborate with the Dallas-based analyst team to coordinate project underwriting, obtain investment committee approvals, and ensure seamless coordination with acquisition, finance, debt, and disposition teams.
• Coordinate with development directors and coordinators to ensure project data is accurately tracked and reported to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Industrial experience strongly preferred.
• Proven track record with supporting industrial land purchasing, leasing and sales; preferably in the Midwest.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with a customer service orientation.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to address and resolve complex business challenges.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the commercial real estate industry; prior leasing experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to foster respectful, professional relationships and promote inclusivity.
• Bachelor’s degree in real estate or a related field required.
• Proven track record in sourcing, negotiating, executing, and closing transactions.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Demonstrated success in supporting industrial land purchasing, leasing, and sales, preferably in the Midwest.
• Proficient in Google Earth and other GIS-enabled applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated professional integrity, strong work ethic, adaptability, and leadership qualities.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
• Skilled negotiator, adept at securing favorable terms while nurturing key relationships.
• Knowledgeable about current market dynamics, with specific experience in the target markets.
• Familiarity with AI tools, such as Microsoft Copilot.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance