Job Description
Junior Real Estate Sourcing & Acquisition Associate (Algarve)
Our client who are a young and ambitious real estate development team based in the Algarve, focused on identifying unique residential development opportunities — off-market plots, ruins, and other early-stage real estate opportunities — before anyone else finds them. The company operates in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment where initiative, creativity, and real-world action matter more than corporate routines.
They are looking for a driven, outgoing and hands-on individual who can independently track down off-market plots, ruins, and other real estate opportunities across the Algarve.
This role is for a true doer — someone who doesn’t just talk about opportunities, but goes out, finds them, and follows through on their own initiative. This is not a desk-only role — you will actively explore areas, visit sites, speak with locals and property owners, and uncover off-market plots, ruins, and early-stage development projects that others don’t see.
This role works with clear annual targets for sourcing and qualifying development opportunities and plays a key role in building our long-term project pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently source off-market plots, ruins, and other real estate opportunities across the Algarve region — without waiting to be pointed in a direction
- Visit areas in person and speak directly with property owners, developers, and local stakeholders
- Take initiative and follow through on every lead yourself, from first contact to a qualified opportunity
- Follow up on leads and maintain a structured deal pipeline
- Conduct online research and manage basic CRM tracking and communication
- Think creatively about deal structures and acquisition strategies
- Support the development team in evaluating potential projects
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Strong communication skills (English and Portuguese are required)
- Confident approaching people face-to-face; not afraid of door-to-door outreach
- Commercially minded with a natural sense for opportunity and negotiation
- A true doer — self-driven, highly independent, and someone who takes action rather than just talking about it
- Comfortable working without micromanagement
- Creative thinker who enjoys problem-solving and deal-making
- A background in engineering, real estate, business development, sales, or sourcing is a strong plus — useful for judging the technical feasibility of larger development projects
Whats on Offer
- A role in a young, energetic and entrepreneurial team
- Real responsibility and direct exposure to real estate development projects
- A dynamic work environment combining fieldwork and research
- The opportunity to grow with the company and build real expertise in property development
- Competitive compensation based on experience and performance
- An extra earning opportunity: we also own a sauna & hot tub company, and you’ll have the chance to introduce and sell these to the property owners and clients you meet along the way
If you are outgoing, curious, and motivated — someone who takes initiative, gets things done independently, and enjoys being out in the field uncovering off-market plots, ruins, and hidden opportunities — we would love to hear from you.