Acquisition Associate

Public Storage • Plano, TX • 5h ago

Company Description

Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. With thousands of locations across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.

We've been recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having Best Career Growth , ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture , and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion .

We're a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500 . Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities include:

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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

Workplace

One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month.

Our office is based in Plano, TX - 2201 K. Ave, Plano, TX 75074

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this posting. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We are united under one common goal - creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, included, and excited to be part of a best-in-class team. With over 5,000 team members from all different races, backgrounds, and life experiences, we celebrate inclusion and value the diversity each person brings to Public Storage. We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion makes us a stronger Company and instills a sense of pride across our teams and the customers we serve.

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