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Location: Columbus, OH

We are seeking a highly motivated Acquisitions Manager to drive the identification, negotiation, and acquisition of land for new development projects. Reporting directly to the National Vice President of Development & Acquisitions, this role plays a pivotal part in shaping our growth strategy—overseeing due diligence, entitlements, budgeting, and municipal approvals while fostering key relationships with brokers, municipalities, and community partners.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, analyze, and secure land opportunities that align with the company’s development objectives.
Lead negotiations for Letters of Intent (LOIs) and Purchase and Sale Agreements with brokers, landowners, and other stakeholders.
Manage due diligence processes, including rezoning, permitting, environmental, and engineering studies.
Oversee site design coordination, entitlement timelines, and project budgets to ensure successful project delivery.
Represent the company in municipal hearings, neighborhood meetings, and public forums to advance project approvals.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in Real Estate, Business, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in land acquisitions, real estate development, or related disciplines.
Demonstrated expertise in negotiation, project management, and stakeholder relations.
Exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational abilities.
Must be based in Columbus, OH, with strong knowledge of the local real estate and development market.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Paid time off, holidays, and a dedicated birthday leave.
401(k) plan with a 4% company match.
Employee rent discounts, corporate perks, and flexible work options.
Tuition assistance, professional development, and training programs.
Employee referral incentives, recognition programs, and annual performance awards.
Company-sponsored life and disability insurance.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 167828

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Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

Additional Information

Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.