[CG] Leasing & Acquisitions Sales Specialist
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R33,300 – R44,400 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Leasing & Acquisition Support Specialist
Location:Remote (South Africa Preferred. Open to LATAM)Compensation:
* South Africa: $1,800 – $2,400 USD/month + performance incentives
* LATAM: $1,700 – $2,200 USD/month + performance incentivesIndustry:Commercial Real Estate Investment & LeasingSchedule:Full-Time | US EST Hours RequiredType:Long-Term Remote Contractor
About the Company
We are a rapidly growing commercial real estate investment and development group managing a high-volume pipeline of acquisitions, tenant renewals, and leasing opportunities across the United States. Our team is scaling aggressively and requires a highly proactive support professional who can help facilitate deals, manage tenant communication, and keep leasing pipelines moving efficiently.
This is not a passive administrative role. We are looking for someone who is highly organized, confident communicating with tenants, and motivated by helping close deals and move opportunities forward.
Role Overview
The Leasing & Acquisition Support Specialist will serve as a critical support partner to the acquisitions and leasing team. This individual will work directly inside active deal flow, helping manage inbound tenant opportunities, lease renewals, proposals, and CRM coordination.
The ideal candidate combines strong administrative discipline with the confidence and communication skills needed to engage professionally with tenants and brokers. This role is best suited for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys working through pipelines, and can confidently help move deals forward.
While the role includes structured administrative work, the team ultimately wants someone with strong commercial instincts, urgency, and ownership mentality.
Key Responsibilities
Leasing & Tenant Coordination
* Manage inbound tenant inquiries and leasing opportunities
* Follow up with tenants regarding renewals, available spaces, and ongoing deal conversations
* Assist in moving deals through the pipeline by maintaining proactive communication
* Coordinate leasing conversations and help facilitate next steps internally
Proposal & Document Preparation
* Prepare leasing proposals using PowerPoint templates
* Generate lease-related documents using standardized Word templates
* Maintain accurate records of contracts, proposals, and tenant communications
* Assist with acquisition and leasing documentation support
CRM & Pipeline Management
* Maintain and update CRM systems accurately and consistently
* Track leasing pipelines, follow-ups, renewal timelines, and tenant activity
* Ensure all lead and tenant data is entered cleanly and updated promptly
* Support reporting and organization across multiple active deals
Administrative & Operational Support
* Conduct prospect and contact research for tenants and property owners
* Support outreach campaigns and tenant engagement initiatives
* Handle time-sensitive administrative requests from leadership
* Organize files, maintain structured digital records, and support internal coordination
Communication & Deal Facilitation
* Professionally communicate with tenants and stakeholders via phone and email
* Help maintain momentum on active deals through consistent follow-up
* Escalate stalled conversations or bottlenecks appropriately
* Operate with urgency, accountability, and strong attention to detail
Required Qualifications
* Previous experience in leasing support, acquisitions support, real estate coordination, executive assistance, sales support, account management, or high-volume administrative environments
* Strong spoken and written English with highly professional communication skills
* Comfortable speaking with tenants, clients, and stakeholders over the phone
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple moving pieces simultaneously
* Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools
* High attention to detail and strong follow-through
* Ability to work independently in a fast-paced remote environment
* Comfortable working EST-aligned hours consistently
Preferred Backgrounds
Candidates coming from the following environments are highly attractive for this role:
* Commercial real estate support
* Leasing coordination
* Property management support
* B2B sales support
* Account management
* Tenant relations
* Software sales or inside sales environments
* High-volume outbound or inbound call environments
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is:
* Hungry, proactive, and highly responsive
* Comfortable working inside fast-moving deal environments
* Confident on the phone and able to communicate naturally with U.S.-based tenants
* Organized enough to manage large pipelines and repetitive workflows accurately
* Motivated by performance and outcomes
* Able to operate without constant supervision
* Someone who takes ownership rather than waiting for instruction
This role is not suited for someone who is overly passive or uncomfortable handling live con
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R33,300/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,800/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 685 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →