Head of Acquisitions - Commercial Property in Sydney

This is a base plus commission role with ability to WFH. We are a growing boutique Commercial Real Estate Buyers Agency company that has an established business and clientele.

In this role you will be reporting to the CEO/Managing Director, taking ownership of the commercial acquisitions function - from opportunity origination and preliminary assessment through to due diligence coordination and investment-ready recommendation. You will lead the next generation of commercial property acquisitions, independently originating, assessing, negotiating and progressing quality investment opportunities while leading and developing an acquisitions team.

Key responsibilities:

• Source high-quality commercial property opportunities across Australia, both on-market and off-market.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with commercial agents, owners, developers and other deal sources.
• Undertake preliminary deal assessments including pricing, yield, lease profile, tenant strength, market position, risks and value-add potential.
• Determine quickly which opportunities warrant deeper investigation and which should be declined.
• Prepare and/or oversee clear acquisition recommendations and investment papers for senior management.
• Lead negotiations with selling agents, vendors and relevant counterparties.
• Oversee and mentor buyer's agents/acquisitions team members and review their deal assessments.
• Create consistent acquisition standards, assessment frameworks and decision-making processes across the team.
• Work closely with the due diligence team to clarify deal issues, define scope, coordinate external advisers and resolve commercial questions.
• Build a strong, qualified acquisition pipeline and maintain visibility over deal status, priorities and next actions.

About you:

• Substantial experience in Australian commercial property acquisitions, investment, funds management, agency or a closely related institutional/commercial environment.
• A proven track record of originating and executing commercial property transactions.
• Strong commercial property analysis skills and the ability to identify risk and opportunity quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to build agent, vendor and industry relationships that generate deal flow.
• Strong negotiation capability and commercial judgement.
• Leadership experience, including mentoring and improving the performance of acquisitions professionals or buyer's agents.
• Comfortable challenging assumptions and making clear recommendations supported by evidence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present opportunities to senior decision-makers.
• Highly accountable, commercially minded and comfortable operating with autonomy.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to build and lead an acquisitions function rather than simply inherit a transactional role. You will have genuine influence over acquisition strategy, systems, team capability and the quality of assets entering the business.

Remuneration:

Attractive executive remuneration package, including base salary, superannuation and performance incentives. Package will reflect the experience, network and track record of the successful candidate.