Acquisitions Associate

Continental Properties Company, Inc. is looking for a passionate real estate professional to join our home office in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. We embrace a hybrid model that gives team members autonomy over how they work, paired with a shared commitment to in-person collaboration (3 days per week in-office).

About the role

As an Acquisitions Associate, you will be an essential part of the land acquisition and development team for multi-family developments. You will report to our Vice President of Acquisitions, providing support in sourcing new deals and offering analytical and research support to qualify identified development opportunities. Requires experience in financial modeling or a real estate finance and development background.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identification of off-market opportunities in approved markets, network and develop relationships with landowners, and track all necessary contact interaction details.
• Maintain active pipeline report and complete additional research on approved markets to assist in creating the project sourcing strategy, along with the prioritization of submarkets within each market.
• Travel to target markets for site selection trips, meet with local market leaders, create a local presence for Continental in a select group of markets.
• Conduct outreach with municipalities to drive interest in Continental and our rental housing product; obtain understanding of areas/sites where the municipality would support rental housing.
• Assist in underwriting through closing processes for new potential developments.
• Maintain market knowledge including submarket rents by product type, construction and site costs, supply and demand trends, and active political players.
• Prepare letters of intent (“LOIs”) and other various paperwork in advance of real estate transactions.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in a related real estate role underwriting and analyzing deals.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Finance, or Business required; emphasis in Real Estate desired.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; can build relationships easily; uses diplomacy and tact.
• Can negotiate skillfully in tough situations; good at focused listening; can settle disputes equitably.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Career Growth: Tools, training, and opportunities for a meaningful career with long-term growth potential, including paid professional memberships, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.
• Mental Health & Wellness: Comprehensive mental health support, including 8 free counseling sessions per year and access to additional wellness resources.
• Balance: Generous vacation time, 9 paid holidays, and half-days on Fridays during designated months.
• Community & Connection: Build relationships through informal gatherings, lunches, community and company events, volunteer opportunities, and a vibrant social culture.
• Culture of Belonging: Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Allies (IDEA), with initiatives and Business Resource Groups fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Performance Incentives: Participation in the Building Above and Beyond (BAAB) incentive program that rewards team members annually based on company goals and achievements.
• Industry-Leading Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, and company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Family Support: 6 weeks paid parental leave and family-forming & fertility resources (up to 12 weeks leave for birth mothers).

Pay

Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000 annually. Final compensation is based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. This range does not include bonus potential or other forms of compensation and benefits.