Transaction Associate

Hillwood Investment Properties is seeking a Transaction Associate to support the Vice President of Transactions in new business development across multiple Midwest markets. The role offers exposure to all phases of industrial real estate transactions, including site selection, leasing, acquisitions, and dispositions.

Requirements

• 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.