Trnctn Mgmt Sr Consultant

CBRE, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE, a global leader in commercial real estate services, is seeking a Senior Transaction Manager to lead a diverse retail portfolio. You will drive strategy from inception through execution, coordinating with brokers, internal teams and client partners to optimize occupancy decisions and value creation for a major client.

In this role, you will oversee complex transactions, negotiate terms, and develop plans that align with the client’s strategic goals.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant experience in real estate transactions or portfolio management.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; combination of experience and education considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to solve complex problems with a broad business impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of real estate transactions across retail locations.
• Develop and implement transaction strategies aligned with client goals.
• Coordinate lease renewals, acquisitions, and subleasing activities with brokers and client partners.
• Review terms for a wide range of commercial real estate products and negotiate accordingly.
• Track transaction activity, prepare forecasts, vouchers and accounts, and ensure cross-team integration.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Relationship management

Problem solving

Communication

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

About The Role

Join CBRE, the world's leading commercial real estate services firm, and play a key role supporting a major client’s retail real estate portfolio. As a Senior Transaction Manager, you will lead and manage a diverse portfolio of real estate transactions across retail locations, partnering with business leaders to drive strategic occupancy decisions and deliver value to the client.

This role sits within CBRE’s Transaction Management team and offers exposure to complex, high-impact real estate initiatives, providing an opportunity to work at the intersection of commercial real estate strategy, portfolio management, and client advisory. You will oversee transaction activities from strategy through execution, collaborating with internal stakeholders, brokers, and client partners to achieve business objectives across a large national retail footprint.

If you enjoy relationship management, negotiating real estate transactions, and influencing portfolio strategy for a globally recognized client, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building your career with an industry leader.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, recommend, and execute complex transaction strategies for acquiring and disposing of properties.
• Develop real estate plans with an understanding of the client's strategic goals.
• Gather resources to execute elaborate lease renewals, new site acquisitions, and disposition of surplus space through subleasing.
• Act as landlord/seller agent and tenant/buyer agent for high-profile clients. Review business terms and conditions for a wide variety of commercial real estate products.
• Coordinate the negotiation of sales through a field broker. Negotiate leases, amendments, and track expirations.
• Secure new high-value properties to meet clients’ requirements and timelines.
• Work with internal and external teams to ensure integration between the service lines. Track all transaction activity and prepare commissions, forecasts, vouchers, and accounts.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
• Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
• Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
• Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
• Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
• Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-10 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
• Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Highly sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate somewhat complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program

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This role will provide the following benefits: Group Retirement Program, Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Life Insurance and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages application from all persons regardless of race, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity or expression, disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial law.

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