Zucker Investment Group · 4 months ago
Acquisition Associate
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelZucker Investment Group is seeking a driven and coachable Acquisitions Associate passionate about real estate and retail growth. The role involves sourcing value-add retail properties, building relationships with franchisees and operators, and participating in the expansion strategy of the company.
LeasingProperty DevelopmentReal EstateReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Prospect Relentlessly: Make 400+ outbound calls per week to operators and industry contacts. Your hustle fills the pipeline
Build Relationships : Win trust with operators, brokers, and tenants by meeting face-to-face, grabbing coffee, hosting meals, and showing up at industry events
Source Deals : Identify properties and operator partnerships that align with ZIG’s investment strategy
Qualify Opportunities: Use basic underwriting tools (we’ll train you) to quickly assess if a deal fits—then hand it off to our partners for deeper analysis
Stay in the Mix: Represent ZIG at industry conferences and local meetups; you’ll be our ambassador on the ground
Qualification
Required
Driven and coachable Acquisitions Associate
Passionate about real estate and retail growth
Ability to source value-add retail properties
Build relationships with franchisees, multi-unit operators, and brand founders
Make 400+ outbound calls per week to operators and industry contacts
Win trust with operators, brokers, and tenants
Identify properties and operator partnerships that align with ZIG's investment strategy
Use basic underwriting tools to quickly assess if a deal fits
Represent ZIG at industry conferences and local meetups
Sales DNA: succeeded in a sales-driven role (brokerage, leasing, recruiting, or similar)
Outgoing personality energized by phone calls, meetings, and networking
Resilient and hungry; thrives on competition and motivated by commission upside
Cultural fit: growth-minded, integrous, resilient, collaborative, and positive
Onsite role in Charlotte, NC
Benefits
Immediate Ownership Opportunities: From day one, you’ll have the ability to participate in deals and build real equity—aligning your success with ZIG’s growth.
Hands-On Mentorship: Work directly with partners to master sourcing, structuring, and closing acquisitions.
Learn to Think Like an Owner: Gain early exposure to due diligence, capital raising, deal structuring, and portfolio strategy—not just sourcing.
Accelerated Development: With our entrepreneurial approach, you’ll advance faster than in traditional corporate real estate or brokerage settings.
Company
Zucker Investment Group
Zucker Investment Group is a commercial real estate company that specializes in developing, acquiring, and leasing retail properties.
Founded in 2018
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Aaron Zucker
Chief Executive Officer
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