Land Acquisition Director (Industrial)

Our SelectLeaders client is a vertically integrated, merchant developer specializing in industrial construction. With 8 million sq. ft. currently under construction and a strong pipeline of site acquisitions, they are expanding aggressively across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Florida.Internally financed and controlling the full project lifecycle — from site acquisition to design, construction, and delivery — they offer unmatched speed to market. Their “ready-to-deploy” product provides a competitive advantage in today’s environment of supply chain disruptions and tariffs. Headquartered in New York, with factories in Pennsylvania and Georgia, they are building a high-performance, entrepreneurial team of professionals making their mark in the industrial sector.They are seeking a driven Land Acquisition Director to lead site sourcing and deal-making in key U.S. markets. This is a hands-on, market-facing role for professionals who thrive on identifying opportunities, leveraging broker networks, structuring deals, and moving quickly. The ideal candidate combines entrepreneurial drive with industrial real estate expertise, tenant relationships, and the ability to manage the full cycle from land acquisition through development and leasing.Key Responsibilities: Source and acquire industrial land sites across the East CoastBuild and maintain relationships with brokers, landowners, municipalities, and tenantsStructure, negotiate, and close land acquisition dealsPartner with internal teams on permitting, construction, and build-to-suit projectsManage sites through construction and position them for leasing and/or saleLeverage tenant and brokerage relationships to secure build-to-suit opportunitiesStay ahead of market trends and identify high-potential industrial locationsOperate with a “hunter” mentality — proactively creating opportunities and closing dealsQualifications: 10+ years of experience in land acquisition, industrial development, or commercial real estateStrong broker, tenant, and landowner relationships in industrial marketsProven track record of sourcing and closing land/development dealsEntrepreneurial, hands-on approach — comfortable “in the dirt” doing the workStrong financial and deal-structuring skillsExperience managing sites through construction and lease-upCompetitive, driven, and motivated by upside and exponential growth opportunitiesCompensation: $175k-$225k base salary plus commission incentive on deals. Flexibility to work on multiple deals simultaneouslyEntrepreneurial platform that allows successful professionals to act as developers within a well-capitalized, vertically integrated companyWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.