Site Acquisition Manager – Southeast

Job overview

The Site Acquisition Manager – Southeast role is based in Miami, FL, and focuses on site acquisition across metropolitan areas in the Southeast United States. The role includes expected domestic travel up to 20%, and compensation is not specified. Zipline operates an autonomous drone delivery network for food, medicine, and essential goods, with a stated mission to improve access to critical supplies. The manager owns site acquisition from sourcing and qualification through negotiation, contracting, signature, and handoff. The role builds a robust pipeline, qualifies sites for feasibility, coordinates with legal and cross-functional partners, and maintains site-host relationships to support network expansion and reliable operations.

What you'll do

• Build and maintain a site pipeline through broker networks and direct sourcing
• conduct outreach, tours, and meetings
• develop territory plans and forecasts
• lead negotiations and contracting through signature
• secure site rights and protections
• drive early diligence on zoning, access, utilities, title, environmental concerns, and constructability
• maintain CRM records and forecasts
• improve acquisition playbooks and sourcing strategies
• maintain post-signature site-host relationships.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

site acquisition manager

southeast us

real estate dealmaking

site sourcing

negotiation

contracting

pipeline management

crm

zipline

drone delivery

domestic travel up to 20%

weekend work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Expected domestic travel up to 20%; weekend work and extended hours may be required; site acquisition across the Southeast US.

About the employer

Zipline is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Support Activities for Transportation. Sector: 48.