Acquisition Associate

Public Storage•Plano, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Public Storage is seeking an Acquisitions Associate to join our growing national acquisitions platform. The Associate will partner with the Acquisitions Team and Senior Management to help source, evaluate, and execute new investment opportunities. This role combines market research, deal sourcing, transaction execution, and process/CRM management with an emphasis on technology and AI-driven tools to enhance efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
1-3 years of experience in commercial real estate, brokerage, investment sales, acquisitions, or asset management.
Ability to travel regularly to target markets.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deals and priorities simultaneously.
Familiarity with Salesforce CRM or similar platforms; ability to manage workflows, reporting, and pipeline data.
Interest and aptitude in applying AI/technology tools to streamline real estate processes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; confident in calling and meeting with brokers and owners.
Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

Support execution of Public Storage’s national acquisition strategy across key U.S. markets.
Assist with deal sourcing, including market canvassing, broker outreach, and direct cold calling to owners.
Travel as needed to evaluate target markets, tour facilities, and build relationships with brokers and owners.
Conduct market research and analysis (demographics, supply pipelines, competitor activity, rental rate trends, and economic drivers) to identify attractive opportunities.
Manage acquisition pipeline processes, including top of funnel deal sourcing, deal tracking, due diligence coordination, third-party reports, legal, finance, operations, and closing activities.
Prepare investment materials, presentations, and internal reports for senior management and the investment committee.
Maintain and optimize Salesforce CRM, ensuring accurate pipeline tracking, data integrity, and reporting.
Leverage AI and digital platforms to enhance sourcing, research, and reporting efficiency.
Monitor performance of recent acquisitions and provide insights on trends, risks, and opportunities.
Contribute to continuous improvement of acquisition processes, workflows, and best practices.