The Role
Lead regional sourcing, underwriting, and closing of industrial acquisitions and developments. Build market relationships, coordinate internal and third-party teams, manage diligence and deal execution, and drive pipeline to completion.
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POSITION SPECIFICATION
REGIONAL VP, ACQUISITONS & DEVELOPMENT
REGIONAL VP, ACQUISITONS & DEVELOPMENT
Shine Associates, LLC has been retained to search, identify, and recruit a Regional VP, Acquisitions & Development (Industrial) on behalf of our client (‘Company’). The position may be based in the Carolina’s, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston or Atlanta.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Shine Associates, LLC has been exclusively retained on this assignment. Information contained in this position specification as well as any other information concerning the Company provided or verbally discussed is confidential. All materials and discussions are to be utilized for the sole purpose of a candidate’s personal review of the career opportunity.
CLIENT DESCRIPTION
Our client is a commercial real estate investment and development firm headquartered in Austin, Texas. Founded by experienced real estate professionals with deep institutional expertise, the firm focuses on identifying market opportunities and creating value through strategic investments, development, and asset management across a diverse range of property types.
Supported by a leadership team with extensive experience in acquisitions, development, leasing, construction, and investment management, the Company takes an entrepreneurial and forward-thinking approach to real estate. The firm is committed to delivering strong results for investors while creating impactful spaces that enhance the communities they serve.
All in Values:
Accountability: We do what we say we will do
Limitless: We are driven by big goals
Lasting: We keep going
In sync: We seek to understand and communicate
Nail it: We get it right
ANTI-VALUES: Making things too difficult, being unfocused, blame
REGIONAL VP, ACQUISITIONS & DEVELOPMENT
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Owner, broker, tenant, government outreach across the region
- 6-10 personal touches per week in-region (coffees, lunches, on-site visits)
- Build the Company’s brand presence in-market
- Deal evaluation: rent assumptions, debt structure, exit assumptions
- Baseline modeling literacy required. You don't need to build the model; you need to know enough to challenge it.
- Working partnership evaluating opportunities and working through execution (both acquisition and deal execution)
- Quarterback the closing process end-to-end for at least year one
- Own all diligence details with internal support and a future asset manager longer-term
- Coordinate internal teams, third-party vendors, and timelines related to the acquisition process.
- Keep deals from stalling.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage firm acquisition activities in the prescribed region.
- Work with analysts and associates to complete the underwriting for new acquisitions, including financial analysis, market research, and comp analysis.
- Work with internal management, leasing and construction teams on acquisition underwriting and on-boarding plan
- Manage and maintain firm investment sale brokerage relationships in target markets
- Working with asset management team in coordination of leasing brokers relationship
- Maintain working knowledge of all relevant transactions (lease and sale) in target market
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Direct operating experience managing assets or developments from the inside.
- Deep tenant and market relationships; understand demand drivers at the asset level.
- Proven ability to build relationships and source off-market or proprietary deal flow. The candidate is known in their market and brings relationships and a pipeline.
- Ability to move transactions forward efficiently, coordinating internal teams, third-party vendors, capital partners, and timelines. This person keeps deals from stalling.
- Investment-oriented thinking with the ability to identify and solve problems before they become deal-breakers. Protects the firm's capital as much as they deploy it.
- Experience sourcing and closing real estate investments with the industrial asset class strongly preferred.
- Ability to build a strong network and relationships with all stakeholders and intermediaries within the target markets.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (specifically in the context of presenting asset-level performance metrics)
- Self-motivated, with quick responsiveness and a sense of urgency
- The successful candidate will be a team player above all else with an inherent ability to work in collaboration with professionals at all levels throughout the organization.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The Company is prepared to offer a competitive compensation package including salary, bonus and long-term incentives.CONTACT INFORMATION
Shine Associates, LLC
45 School Street, Suite 301
Boston, MA 02108
www.shineassociatesllc.com
Shine Associates, LLC
45 School Street, Suite 301
Boston, MA 02108
www.shineassociatesllc.com
Hillary Shine, Principal Kelsey Shine, Managing Director
Shine Associates, LLC Shine Associates, LLC
[email protected] [email protected]
(203) 613-3562 (508) 494-6569
Skills Required
- Direct operating experience managing assets or developments from the inside
- Deep tenant and market relationships and understanding of asset-level demand drivers
- Proven ability to source off-market or proprietary deal flow and bring a pipeline
- Ability to move transactions forward efficiently, coordinating internal teams, third-party vendors, capital partners, and timelines
- Baseline financial modeling literacy to evaluate rent, debt structure, and exit assumptions
- Experience sourcing and closing real estate investments in the industrial asset class
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly presenting asset-level performance metrics
- Self-motivated with quick responsiveness, sense of urgency, and strong teamwork skills
- Maintain working knowledge of relevant lease and sale transactions in target markets
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The Company
What We Do
Shine Associates, LLC is a Boston based consulting and executive search firm that provides its clients in the commercial real estate industry with services at a national level. Shine Associates was founded by Hillary Shine in 2012. Ms. Shine combines over 12 years of commercial real estate and investment experience with an extensive network of relationships in order to partner with and share best practices among her clients. Philosophy: Senior level industry experience, practical working knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of executives and a deep network of quality relationships forms the foundation of success at Shine Associates, LLC. National Focus: Since 2010 Ms. Shine has successfully completed assignments and worked with clients in: Boston, New York City, Connecticut, Washington DC, Miami, Chicago, Cleveland and San Francisco. Diversified Client Base: Clients have included Private Equity Real Estate firms, Public REIT’s, Consulting Firms, Family Offices, Domestic and International Banks and Life Insurance Companies. Executive Searches: Focus and scope of work has included assignments in: Acquisitions, Asset Management, Finance, Research, Operations, Capital Fundraising, Investor Relations, Portfolio Management, Structured Finance, Brokerage, Analytics and Administration.
