Hillwood Investment Properties · 11 hours ago
Transaction Associate
Rosemont, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expHillwood Investment Properties is a leader in acquiring and developing high-quality industrial properties. They are seeking a Transaction Associate to support the VP of Transactions in new business development across multiple Midwest markets, offering exposure to all phases of industrial real estate transactions.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Conduct and track market research to maintain a deep understanding of target markets throughout the Midwest region
Cultivate relationships with the brokerage community across active Midwest markets
Assist in preparing responses to tenant Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and facilitate property tours to support tenant engagement
Coordinate and implement marketing strategies, materials, and events in partnership with the Dallas-based marketing team to increase visibility and drive business development
Assist in all aspects of industrial development, including land purchase proposals, leasing strategies, contract negotiations, and business development efforts
Support lease, purchase, and sale agreement negotiations to ensure alignment with strategic and economic goals; review contracts and provide feedback to the transaction lead
Partner with the development team to understand site challenges and relay relevant information to leadership, including due diligence findings, site planning updates, and pre-construction considerations
Collaborate with the Dallas-based analyst team to coordinate project underwriting, obtain investment committee approvals, and ensure seamless coordination with acquisition, finance, debt, and disposition teams
Coordinate with development directors and coordinators to ensure project data is accurately tracked and reported to senior leadership
Prepare and maintain internal and external project reports, data, and presentations
Support regional and market leadership with ad hoc requests—acting as a reliable utility player across teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in real estate or a related field required
Minimum of 2 years' experience in the commercial real estate industry
Demonstrated professional integrity, strong work ethic, adaptability, and leadership qualities
Ability to foster respectful, professional relationships and promote inclusivity
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with a customer service orientation
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic, cross-functional environment
Proficient in MS Office applications
Familiarity with AI tools, such as Microsoft Copilot
Proficient in Google Earth and other GIS-enabled applications
Skilled negotiator, adept at securing favorable terms while nurturing key relationships
Strong business acumen and the ability to address and resolve complex business challenges
Strategic and market-savvy thinker with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
Demonstrates a high level of professionalism, integrity, ethics, and leadership
Preferred
Prior leasing experience strongly preferred
Industrial experience strongly preferred
Proven track record with supporting industrial land purchasing, leasing and sales; preferably in the Midwest
Knowledgeable about current market dynamics, with specific experience in the target markets
Company
Hillwood Investment Properties
Hillwood Investment Properties is a leader in acquiring and developing high-quality industrial properties across the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase