Land Acquisitioner (Spot Lots) - Ocean County chez D.R. Horton, Inc.

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.  Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

Are you a natural closer with a passion for sales? Are you driven by results, energized by negotiation, and always one step ahead in building relationships? If you come from a sales or land background and are ready to channel that talent into one of the most strategic and rewarding roles in the homebuilding industry, this is your opportunity.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Land Acquisitioner who thrives in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment and can source, evaluate, and close land deals that fuel our growth. The right candidate will acquire undeveloped land or finished lots for development.  Work with property owners, brokers, land developers, city officials and others to secure land.

We're Looking for Someone Who:

• Has a strong background in sales, real estate, or business development
• Thrives on hitting targets, chasing leads, and closing deals
• Understands or is eager to learn about land, zoning, entitlements, and development
• Communicates with confidence, clarity, and professionalism
• Is self-motivated, highly organized, and relentless when pursuing opportunities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and source vacant, buildable lots
• Meet with seller or seller's agent to negotiate the purchase of lots
• Determine lot viability for zoning, utilities, topography, location
• Build a proforma for the lot and support with a competitive market analysis
• Coordinate with engineer for survey, plot plan, soils, test pits, municipal submissions
• Conduct due diligence for each development opportunity
• Work with permitting, purchasing, construction, and sales to build and sell the lot
• Maintain close relationships with land developers, brokers, realtors, and landowners
• Underwrite and analyze the financial aspects of each development opportunity
• Communicate regularly with county and township officials
• Negotiate purchase contracts with sellers
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Able to travel overnight

Education and/or Experience   

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail
• Experience in the residential homebuilding industry a plus

Compensation

• Annual Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000 + aggressive bonus structure with opportunity to exceed $200,000 

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder.  #WeBuildPeopleToo