CoreOne Industrial · 1 day ago
Acquisitions Associate
CoreOne Industrial is a privately held real estate investment firm focused on acquiring and repositioning infill Class B industrial assets in high-barrier U.S. markets. The Acquisitions Associate will be a core contributor to the firm's acquisition engine, engaging in off-market deal generation, underwriting, and transaction execution.
Responsibilities
Generate off-market deal flow by building and maintaining target ownership lists, executing consistent outbound outreach to property owners, operators, and intermediaries, and developing long-term seller relationships within CoreOne’s target markets to create a repeatable, proprietary pipeline of potential transactions
Underwrite acquisitions using detailed Excel models; evaluate cash flow, return drivers, downside scenarios, and business plan feasibility
Track outreach activity, pipeline progression, and key deal milestones to maintain consistent transaction velocity
Perform market and asset-level research to support pricing, underwriting assumptions, and sourcing strategy
Produce investment summaries and recommendations for senior leadership
Support transaction execution from LOI through closing
Lead and manage due diligence workstreams (financial, leasing, legal, zoning, physical), ensuring completeness, accuracy, and speed
Collaborate with asset management and finance to ensure underwriting aligns with post-close execution plans and return targets
Continuously improve sourcing processes, underwriting frameworks, and execution playbooks based on market feedback and transaction outcomes
Qualification
Required
2–5 years of experience in acquisitions, principal investing, investment sales, or a related commercial real estate role
Demonstrated ability to generate off-market opportunities, including direct owner outreach and relationship-driven business development
Strong financial modeling and underwriting skillset
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple live workstreams in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter & strong ownership mindset
Comfortable interacting directly with owners, brokers, lenders, attorneys, and third-party consultants
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to present analyses clearly and concisely
Organized, process-driven, and effective operating in a lean, entrepreneurial platform
High integrity, strong work ethic, and a team-first approach
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred
Industrial experience preferred but not required for the right candidate