Vice President Real Estate

Vertical Bridge•Delray Beach, FL

About The Position

The Vice President Real Estate is responsible for securing exclusive wireless telecommunications rights through portfolio-wide agreements, such as Management and Right-to-Lease/Master agreements, across diverse asset classes including commercial real estate, billboards, and other non-traditional infrastructure. The role serves as the primary relationship owner for large institutional and municipal partners and acts as the escalation point for complex commercial, contractual, and strategic issues. This senior individual contributor originates and closes portfolio opportunities, negotiates long-term agreements, expands Vertical Bridge’s presence across asset classes, and drives recurring revenue through rights acquisition and management of existing lease structures. The role works closely with internal real estate, acquisitions, and operations teams to execute transactions and transition them into operational management.

Requirements

10–15+ years of experience in real estate, infrastructure, telecom, or portfolio-based deal environments.
Proven ability to originate and close complex, multi-asset real estate or infrastructure agreements.
Strong experience negotiating long-term, revenue-sharing agreements.
Deep relationship-management experience with institutional asset owners.
Highly entrepreneurial, self-directed, and relationship-driven.
Ability to operate as a senior individual contributor with significant revenue accountability.

Responsibilities

Identify, source, and close new portfolios with institutional, municipal, and enterprise owners.
Structure and negotiate Management and Right-to-Master Agreements (MRLAs) and other similar long-term agreements.
Expand Vertical Bridge’s footprint through new asset classes and portfolio types.
Own executive-level relationships with major partners.
Serve as the primary escalation point for lease, contract, and partnership issues.
Maintain long-term partner satisfaction and retention across a diverse portfolio base.
Navigate ownership changes, contract renegotiations, and partner transitions.
Drive recurring revenue through acquisition of rights and management of pre-existing lease structures.
Identify opportunities to enhance value within existing agreements.
Partner with internal real estate, acquisitions, and operations teams to execute deals.
Provide strategic guidance and subject matter expertise to supporting teams.
Ensure a seamless transition from deal execution to operational management.
Identify emerging asset classes and partnership opportunities.
Expand Vertical Bridge’s presence in new segments, including non-traditional infrastructure portfolios.
Contribute to long-term strategy around portfolio growth and monetization.