Acquisitions Manager

My client is recruiting for an Acquisitions Manager to join them on a permanent basis. Key job functions include:

- Site sourcing
- Networking in property market and consulting with internal stakeholders
- Help manage property pipeline from approval to opening

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

- Source sites, whether in-town assets or drive-thrus through knowing territories well and visiting regularly
- Leverage external contacts network with agents and landlords to land sites above competitors
- Negotiate the best deals to ensure best value
- Work up sites for monthly approval meetings
- Manage the critical path of Head of Terms, feasibility, the planning process and legal requirements where applicable.
- Track upcoming developments and create a strong future pipeline
- Advise and support on all Acquisition and Development matters

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Operations Team (District Managers & Regional Managers)
Finance Team
Maintenance Manager
Business Development Analyst
External Consultants, Contractors & Suppliers
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- MRICS Qualification
- Minimum 7 years post qualification experience
- Seasoned professional with good experience in a multi-site retail environment
- Knowledge of the F&B, Retail or Leisure sectors (preferred)
- Exceptional problem solving and project management skills with a proven decision-making ability and commercial judgement
- Proven ability to lead, influence and build relationships across the organisation.
- Demonstrated track record on acquiring a large number of successful new sites

ABOUT YOU
- Team player
- Motivated self-starter with flexible working attitude
- Maniacal about doing property deals in fast moving market
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to work with people of various disciplines at all levels within an organisation
- A strong and proven drive for results