Land Acquisition Associate

Position Overview

BEK Developers is seeking a highly motivated, entrepreneurial Land Acquisition Associate to lead the sourcing and origination of ground-up development opportunities. This role is responsible for building and maintaining a pipeline of both off-market and marketed land opportunities, with an initial focus on Florida and potential expansion into other high-growth markets over time.

The ideal candidate is a proactive deal originator with a “hunter” mentality - someone who thrives on uncovering opportunities, building relationships, and consistently generating actionable leads. This individual will partner closely with leadership and the underwriting team, playing a critical role at the front end of the development lifecycle.

This is a high-visibility role within a lean organization, offering direct access to decision-makers and exposure across acquisitions, development, and asset strategy.

About BEK Developers

BEK Developers is an active commercial real estate developer and owner/operator with a portfolio of approximately 40 assets. The firm is shifting its focus toward ground-up retail and mixed-use development, and this role represents one of the first hires in building out that capability offering the right candidate a rare opportunity to help shape the platform from the ground up.

The company offers a more hands-on, collaborative environment compared to larger, more siloed firms - providing team members with broad exposure and the opportunity to directly impact growth.

Key Responsibilities

Pipeline Development & Deal Sourcing

• Identify and source land acquisition opportunities for retail and mixed-use development
• Proactively pursue off-market opportunities through direct outreach to landowners, brokers, and developers
• Maintain an active presence in the market, including frequent in-person meetings and site visits
• Track marketed opportunities through brokerage networks and online platforms
• Build and manage a consistent pipeline of qualified sites

Market Research & Site Evaluation

• Identify high-growth corridors and target submarkets
• Evaluate site fundamentals such as residential density, traffic patterns, access, and retail demand
• Track demographic and development trends to inform sourcing strategy
• Maintain a database of target sites, ownership, and outreach activity

Relationship Management

• Build relationships with brokers, landowners, developers, and municipal stakeholders
• Establish BEK as an active and credible buyer in target markets
• Leverage network and relationships to uncover both on- and off-market opportunities

Deal Coordination

• Present opportunities internally with sufficient detail for underwriting
• Partner with internal team on initial screening and handoff for financial analysis
• Assist with early-stage negotiations and LOI execution as needed

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in commercial real estate (land brokerage, site selection, acquisitions, or development preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to source deals or generate leads
• Understanding of retail site fundamentals and basic zoning/land use considerations
• Familiarity with the Florida market strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field

What We’re Looking For

• Proactive, self-driven approach with a strong comfort level for cold outreach and direct-to-owner sourcing strategies.
• Self-starter who can operate independently in an unstructured environment
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Organized and disciplined in managing pipeline activity
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a high level of ownership and accountability
• Persistence and patience in a competitive, long-cycle sourcing environment
• Strong command of the Florida market, land development dynamics, including zoning, permitting, and regional demand drivers.

Performance Expectations

• Success is measured by building a consistent pipeline of viable development opportunities
• Realistic expectation of ~ 3-5 viable sites annually in a competitive Florida market
• Recognition that sourcing timelines may vary and require sustained effort

Why This Role

• Direct impact on the firm’s growth and development pipeline
• High visibility with leadership and opportunity to influence strategy
• Exposure to multiple aspects of the real estate lifecycle
• Opportunity to gain experience within an entrepreneurial, expanding platform
• Collaborative environment with meaningful responsibility from day one.