Acquisitions and Development Analyst

Job Description

You are a person:

Who is committed to getting details right…

Who is committed to driving positive outcomes to complex challenges... 

Who wants to join a company that is committed to expansion... 

Who is a leader that makes decisions that positively impact the organization.

We are a regionally dominant self storage development and management company (under our Self Storage Plus brand) rapidly growing regionally and nationally. We are looking for a candidate to join our team as an Acquisitions and Development Analyst. 

The ideal candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter who is intellectually curious, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and adapts easily to rapid change.  The Acquisitions and Development Analyst will be involved in all stages of the investment process, with a focus on sourcing, underwriting, and closing ground-up developments and existing self storage assets. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities: 

• Work closely with the VP of Acquisitions to acquire 8+ new development sites and 10+ existing self storage assets, annually.
• Research and analyze viability of new self storage sites nationally.
• Manage database of market data to accurately underwrite new acquisitions.
• Work closely with operations and finance teams to take projects from concept to stabilization.
• Create and manage project proforma’s along with the Vice President of Development.
• Coordinate with Acquisitions and Finance teams on land and loan closings. 
• Lead the on-boarding process of new stores and new developments along with the Director of Asset Management.
• Research soft and hard costs for new development projects.
• Engage in outreach to owners, developers, and key stake holders in the commercial real estate industry to grow the Arcland and Self Storage Plus brands.
• Own the collection and analysis of data critical to the self storage operations and store performance.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Characteristics: 

• Committed to driving positive outcomes to complex challenges
• 3-5 years of commercial real estate development experience preferred
• Strong analytical background with experience underwriting real estate transactions
• Comfortable with complex Microsoft Excel and other Office software
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Opportunistic, entrepreneurial spirit, “go-getter”
• Adaptable, ready to learn, and highly responsible 
• Multi-tasking and effective time management
• Effective telephone and in-person oral communication skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Works well independently and in a small office environment
• Ability to lead and execute on initiatives 
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Compensation and Benefits: 

Arcland offers a competitive salary based on experience and skills, as well as an excellent benefits package including employer-paid health, disability and life insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, flexible spending accounts and paid time off. 

If you are a person who is looking for a challenge, who wants to be challenged, and wants to grow with a company that is committed to your success, please reach out today.