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Public Storage · 19 hours ago

Acquisitions Director

Plano, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Public Storage is the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world, with thousands of locations across the U.S. and Europe. They are seeking an Acquisitions Director to lead the sourcing, negotiation, and execution of acquisitions across key U.S. markets, focusing on building relationships and managing multiple active deals.

Property ManagementReal EstateReal Estate Investment

No H1B

Responsibilities

Originate new acquisitions through broker outreach, direct owner engagement, and market canvassing

Develop and grow a robust network of brokers, owners, and market contacts to generate deal flow

Lead negotiations with sellers, brokers, and counterparties, structuring transactions to align with Public Storage’s strategy

Travel frequently to tour assets, evaluate markets, and establish on-the-ground relationships

Manage multiple live transactions simultaneously, balancing sourcing, due diligence, and negotiation across markets

Partner with internal teams (Finance, Legal, Operations, Construction, Asset Management) to oversee due diligence, validate assumptions, and close acquisitions

Prepare and present acquisition opportunities and recommendations to senior leadership and the Investment Committee

Monitor market dynamics, supply pipelines, and competitor activity to inform acquisition strategy

Leverage Salesforce CRM and AI-driven tools to track pipeline, maintain reporting accuracy, and enhance sourcing and market analysis

Mentor Associates and Coordinators on sourcing, process management, and transaction execution

Qualification

Commercial real estate acquisitionsNegotiation skillsSalesforce CRMUnderwritingValuationDeal managementMarket analysisCommunication skillsRelationship building

Required

5–8 years of experience in commercial real estate acquisitions, investment sales, or brokerage, with a demonstrated record of closed transactions

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or Business (Master's preferred)

Proven ability to negotiate and close transactions ranging from $5M to $50M+

Demonstrated ability to build and grow a professional network in new markets and asset classes

Experience managing multiple deals concurrently across geographies

Familiarity with underwriting and valuation concepts (enough to validate assumptions and guide team), while focusing on deal leadership and negotiation

Proficiency with Salesforce CRM or similar systems; ability to oversee pipeline reporting and deal flow management

Interest and aptitude in applying AI/technology tools to streamline sourcing, tracking, and market research

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate and defend the business case to senior leadership

Entrepreneurial, proactive, and results-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume acquisitions environment