Artisan Partners, a global multi-asset investment platform, is seeking an experienced capital raiser to accelerate fundraising and drive new LP commitments for our independent and autonomous real estate franchise. The team specializes in originating, developing, acquiring and managing middle market properties across the United States. The team has raised three discretionary closed-end draw-down funds and currently manages $940 million in institutional assets across its flagship fund series and co-investment program.
This is a high-visibility, high-impact sales role for a leader who thrives on building an institutional pipeline, securing commitments, and driving results within defined fundraising windows and targets. This individual will own the full fundraising lifecycle—including target market segmentation, sales planning, pipeline development, prospect engagement, and LP conversion.
The ideal candidate will be an entrepreneurial self-starter with deep knowledge of real estate private equity, including experience raising capital for opportunistic/value-add strategies, closed-end drawdown funds, and co-investment opportunities. This individual will bring a disciplined sales framework, institutional LP relationships, and a proven track record of securing new commitments and expanding investor platforms. They will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution to drive impactful fundraising outcomes for the franchise.
Responsibilities - Lead Capital Raising
- Develop and execute strategic, time-bound sales campaigns for closed-end real estate funds.
- Build and manage a targeted pipeline of institutional prospects across consultants, pensions, endowments, foundations, wealth platforms, and family offices.
- Convert high-probability prospects, drive new LP commitments and expand opportunities with existing LPs.
- Develop Go-To-Market Strategy
- Partner with senior leadership to shape positioning, messaging, and channel strategy.
- Deliver a compelling narrative that clearly articulates the team’s investment edge and value proposition.
- Expand LP Base
- Leverage personal relationships, firm networks, and platforms such as Dakota, Preqin, and PitchBook to identify and qualify prospects.
- Execute focused outreach and market engagement to penetrate new channels and geographies.
- Strengthen and Grow Investor Relationships
- Serve as a primary contact to both prospects and existing LPs.
- Support due diligence process and onboard new investors.
- Collaborate Across the Firm
- Partner closely with investment, distribution, and leadership teams to deliver a seamless, high-touch LP experience and execute on tightly choreographed sales campaigns.
Qualifications
- At least 10 years of sales experience with a demonstratable sales record
- Experience selling private real estate closed funds and co-investment opportunities
- Ability to develop and execute a sales strategy within a targeted timeline and fundraising target
- Effective communication skills to clearly articulate the team’s investment process, differentiated approach and competitive edge
- Strong interpersonal skills to cultivate relationships internally and externally
- Entrepreneurial approach with a desire to build a top-tier investment franchise
- Deep knowledge of the asset management trends, industry landscape and competitors within the asset class
- Strong interpersonal and analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively
- Bachelor’s degree
Base Salary Range: $225,000 - $275,000
Specific placement within the provided range will be determined by an individual’s geographic location as well as relevant experience and skills for the role. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Associates may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon Firm and individual performance.
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Artisan Partners Limited Partnership is an equal opportunity employer. Artisan Partners does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
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