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acquisition manager
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The Acquisition Manager oversees a company’s purchasing activities. Their role is finding and researching prospective purchase deals, negotiating the purchase terms and contract, and implementing and finalizing the purchase. Their responsibilities are to review potential or proposed acquisitions, ensure continued growth and profitability, create long term purchasing strategies, review analysis, dealer prep, and inventory management reports before and after acquisitions, and keep record files that include items purchased, item costs, inventories and product performance.

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Steps to take to start your career as an Acquisition Manager and other jobs like it

  • Consider pursuing a bachelor's degree in a field related to real estate, finance, business, or a similar discipline.
  • Familiarize yourself with different real estate investment strategies, such as rental properties, fix-and-flip, commercial real estate, real estate investment trusts (REITs), property valuation methods, due diligence procedures, and legal aspects of real estate transactions.Consider seeking advice from a financial advisor to help you make sound financial decisions.
  • Begin your career in a related field, such as real estate sales, property management, or finance. Seek entry-level positions with real estate investment firms, property development companies, or real estate investment trusts.
  • Begin with a small, manageable investment. You might consider purchasing a single-family rental property, a duplex, or a small commercial space. Conduct thorough market research to identify properties with good potential for appreciation and rental income.
  • Network within the real estate industry to establish connections with professionals in the field. Attend industry events, join real estate associations, and connect with potential mentors.
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  • Master Degree in Counseling Psychology
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    Avg. Duration:21 monthsAvg. Fees:$26,273Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Political Science
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,495Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master Degree in Marketing
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    Avg. Duration:13 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,421Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree in Finance
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,159Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Mechanical Engineering
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,659Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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2.7 years
$102K
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1.29 years
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