Real Estate Acquisition

Who is Wayfarer?Wayfarer is an innovative hotel operations and travel startup in Japan. Founded in late 2019, we manage over 400 rooms across our three brands: Wayfarer, Kabin, and ORI.Our vision as a company is to brighten life for the next generation of everyday travelers. This means we build products that expand beyond just a place to stay; we connect travelers to the local community so they can discover more authentic experiences and explore IRL.We also leverage in-house technology that enables digital touchpoints for superior operating efficiencies and a seamless traveler experience, all without forgetting the human touch and interactions that make travel real.We’re not like most companies. We're upstarts. We take the "blueprint" and do it better. We think critically and act quickly. Communication is direct and we move at the pace of change.Our team is diverse with nearly 40 nationalities, and we primarily communicate in English. Our culture is people-first and our organizational structure helps get things done, while still encouraging new ideas and innovation. We are always looking for bright additions to our team, so join us as we reimagine hospitality for the next generation traveler.What does it take?The Real Estate Acquisition role focuses on sourcing deals and building relationships to expand Wayfarer's footprint across Japan. You will be a front-line representative of Wayfarer in the real estate market.You have solid experience in real estate transactions, particularly with entire buildings rather than unit-by-unit deals.You thrive on building long-term relationships and have a strong network of property owners, developers, and brokersYou are a persuasive communicator who understands market incentives and can identify win-win solutionsYou have the tenacity to navigate ambiguity and drive deals to closureYou’re energized by fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments where initiative is valuedWhat will you do?Source off-market hotel and hospitality real estate opportunities across JapanBuild relationships with sellers, brokers, developers, and ownersRepresent Wayfarer’s brand and vision credibly and creativelyIdentify opportunities aligned with Wayfarer’s hotel management and operating modelsMaintain a steady pipeline of opportunities and keep internal records updatedCoordinate with the Analyst and VP of Real Estate to evaluate and advance leadsRequirements3+ years of experience in building-level real estate sales (hospitality, commercial, or multi-family)Fluent in Japanese, with a good command of business EnglishExisting network in Japan’s real estate sectorOrganized and self-motivated with a deal-closing mindsetBased in Japan (Tokyo or Osaka preferred)