What are the responsibilities and job description for the Land Transactions Manager position at AgReserves, Inc.?
Summary:
AgReserves, Inc. is seeking a Land Transaction Manager to join our investment team. This role will be highly focused on strategic real estate investments in agricultural property. A successful candidate will apply in-depth knowledge of agricultural real estate markets and transactions to source, evaluate, negotiate, complete due diligence and close agricultural investment opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Research, analyze, identify, negotiate, and source potential agricultural acquisitions.
- Function as the farmland acquisition and real estate expert which includes becoming an expert in operational, financial, and other relevant resources.
- Advise and make presentations to leadership on market trends, land values, and long-term investment opportunities.
- Coordinate with the legal and records teams in document preparation, contract execution, and recording of each transaction.
- Conduct due diligence and communicate investment status (including an informed view of risks and value) to executives, field team, and external partners throughout due diligence.
- Assist with the analysis of potential dispositions.
- Participate with portfolio and individual asset valuations.
- Maintain records in accordance with existing systems and processes.
- Develop and maintain relationships with industry leaders, real estate contacts, appraisers, and other Ag investment companies.
- Represent the company in a professional and respectful manner in internal and external interactions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors in Agri-business, Business Management, or related subject required. Real estate or appraisal license plus.
- 8 years of relative experience in real estate investments with 3 years in agricultural real estate investments.
- Knowledge of potential environmental hazards and remediation processes.
- Strong demonstrated communications, interpersonal, negotiation, presentation, and analytical skills.
- Advanced organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks.
- Solid leadership skills with good judgement and integrity.
- Competent computer skills including MS Office tools and ability to learn new systems, software and programs.
- Ability to travel, up to 25%, to and from properties including properties in remote areas with limited services.
AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc. is not sponsoring visas at this time.
AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site: www.agreserves.com/benefits . AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.
Additional Benefits may also include: Company Cell Phone, Commuter Benefits, Relocation Assistance.
