Job Description

A real estate investment firm is adding an entry-level BDR (Business Development Representative) to their Acquisitions Sales team in Downtown West Palm Beach, FL. The firm manages over $6B in AUM, acquires over half a billion in assets annually and manages over 5,000 properties across the US. The firm is owned by a larger parent company which has over $90B in assets. The firm specializes in acquiring ground leases for existing telecom assets such as cell towers, cell sites and billboards.

We're looking for a sales-focused individual to join the team and help contribute to sourcing deals in this space. In this role, you will be responsible for calling leads and identifying potential acquisition opportunities. Your primary focus will be calling property owners, building rapport, and setting appointments for the acquisitions team. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving environment and is happy speaking to prospective clients throughout much of the day. This person is expected to make between 75-100 cold calls per day, and collaborate with the Acquisitions Sales team to complete deals. This is an entry-level role, and we're seeking internship experience, ideally at at a Brokerage Firm, or 1-2 years of experience max, in a sales position.

This role has the potential to grow into an Associate VP, Acquisitions as quick as 90-days. The typical promotion timeline depends on the person but ranges from 3-12 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct outbound calls to potential sellers and property owners to assess their interest in selling their ground leases.

• Maintain and manage a database of leads and follow up with prospects as needed.

• Build rapport with leads and qualify leads by gathering relevant information about properties, motivations, and timelines for selling.

• Schedule appointments for the acquisitions team to meet with potential sellers.

• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor while communicating with prospects.

• Meet weekly and monthly call and lead generation metrics.

• Track and maintain call records and outcomes, and report on key metrics to assess performance and effectiveness.

• Collaborate with the acquisitions team to develop strategies for lead generation and follow-up.

The ideal candidate will be someone who has recently graduated from college with their Bachelor's degree, or someone coming from a similar role such as SDR or BDR with strong cold calling experience. If you're looking to get your foot in the door at a growing, thriving commercial real estate firm, this is your chance to learn from the ground up and move up the chain. This is a great opportunity to take your sales skills and turn it into a career in commercial real estate.

Must Have:

• Previous experience in cold calling experience
• Sales experience, preferably in real estate or similar field (mortgages, titles, etc.)
• Interest in commercial real estate
• Local to South FL area with the ability to be in an office in West Palm Beach every day
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented with a desire to succeed

Plus:

• Basic knowledge of real estate concepts and terminology
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Other Details:

• Competitive hourly rate plus bonus opportunity based on closed deals by Acquisitions.
• Opportunity for growth within the company.
• Comprehensive training and support while learning the CRE business

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