Who is Wayfarer?
Wayfarer is an innovative hotel operations and travel startup in Japan. Founded in late 2019, we manage over 400 rooms across our three brands: Wayfarer, Kabin, and ORI.
Our vision as a company is to brighten life for the next generation of everyday travelers. This means we build products that expand beyond just a place to stay; we connect travelers to the local community so they can discover more authentic experiences and explore IRL.
We also leverage in-house technology that enables digital touchpoints for superior operating efficiencies and a seamless traveler experience, all without forgetting the human touch and interactions that make travel real.
We’re not like most companies. We're upstarts. We take the "blueprint" and do it better. We think critically and act quickly. Communication is direct and we move at the pace of change.
Our team is diverse with nearly 40 nationalities, and we primarily communicate in English. Our culture is people-first and our organizational structure helps get things done, while still encouraging new ideas and innovation. We are always looking for bright additions to our team, so join us as we reimagine hospitality for the next generation traveler.
What does it take?
The Real Estate Acquisition role focuses on sourcing deals and building relationships to expand Wayfarer's footprint across Japan. You will be a front-line representative of Wayfarer in the real estate market.
- You have solid experience in real estate transactions, particularly with entire buildings rather than unit-by-unit deals.
- You thrive on building long-term relationships and have a strong network of property owners, developers, and brokers
- You are a persuasive communicator who understands market incentives and can identify win-win solutions
- You have the tenacity to navigate ambiguity and drive deals to closure
- You’re energized by fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments where initiative is valued
What will you do?
- Source off-market hotel and hospitality real estate opportunities across Japan
- Build relationships with sellers, brokers, developers, and owners
- Represent Wayfarer’s brand and vision credibly and creatively
- Identify opportunities aligned with Wayfarer’s hotel management and operating models
- Maintain a steady pipeline of opportunities and keep internal records updated
- Coordinate with the Analyst and VP of Real Estate to evaluate and advance leads
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in building-level real estate sales (hospitality, commercial, or multi-family)
- Fluent in Japanese, with good command of business English
- Existing network in Japan’s real estate sector
- Organized and self-motivated with a deal-closing mindset
- Based in Japan (Tokyo or Osaka preferred)
職種 / 募集ポジション | Real Estate Acquisition |
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雇用形態 | 正社員 |
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休日 | Sat/Sun, national holidays, summer/winter holidays |
加入保険 | health & employment insurance, pension |
会社名 | WAYFARER株式会社 |
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本社所在地 | 東京都 港区 虎ノ門1-17-1 虎ノ門ヒルズビジネスタワー15階 |
設立年月 | 2019年10月15日 |