Associate

Cushman & Wakefield; Nurmi Isles (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Associate Broker in Florida to originate and execute retail leasing transactions, building long-term client relationships and identifying new opportunities. You will manage end-to-end deal processes from proposals to negotiations, collaborating with local brokers and marketing teams.

Required: a bachelor’s in business/finance/real estate and 2+ years as a producing CRE broker, with strong MS Office, Costar, and CRM skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or real estate.
• 2+ years of experience as a producing commercial real estate broker, preferably in retail leasing.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Costar, Salesforce or other CRM, and Adobe tools.

Responsibilities

• Developing relationships and finding new business opportunities.
• Nurture existing relationships to obtain repeat and referral business.
• Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs) and market comparisons.
• Lead or assist sales pitches and presentations.
• Negotiate lease terms.

Skills

Office market knowledge

Communication skills

Client focus

Detail oriented

Real estate transactional skills

Problem solving

Financial aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/real estate

Tools

MS Office

Costar

Salesforce

CRM

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Job description

Job TitleAssociateJob Description SummaryThe Broker is responsible for originating and executing commercial real estate transactions, with a focus on retail leasing. This role builds and maintains long-term client relationships, identifies new business opportunities, and advises clients using market knowledge, data, and financial analysis. The Broker leads the end-to-end deal process—from proposals, RFPs, and client presentations through negotiation and document review—while partnering with internal and local brokerage teams to deliver high-quality marketing, pitches, and client communications. Success requires strong transactional skills, consultative selling, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple fast-paced priorities independently.Job DescriptionJob Description:Essential functions and responsibilities:Developing relationships and finding new business opportunitiesNurture existing relationships to obtain repeat and referral businessProven track record of building long term relationships with clientsStaying on top of market statistics and trendsConsult and advise clients on their real estate situationPrepare request for proposals (RFPs) and market comparisonsLead or assist sales pitches & presentationsNegotiate lease termsKey Competencies:Strong office market knowledgeExcellent oral and written communication skillsClient FocusedDetail OrientedStrong real estate transactional skillsProblem Solving/AnalysisFinancial AptitudeImportant Education and Certification:Bachelor’s degree required in business, finance, or real estateImportant experience:2+ years of experience as a producing commercial real estate broker, preferably in retail leasingAdditional eligibility qualifications:Intermediate proficiency with MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)CostarSalesforce or other CRMExcellent oral and written communication skills, including creating and editing marketing materialsProficiency with Microsoft Office SuiteProficiency with Adobe Creative SuiteAdvanced proficiency with Adobe InDesignDetail oriented, self-starter, well organized, able to set priorities and handle multiple projects at any given time, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment independentlyDemonstrated strong interpersonal skillsProven record of providing outstandingMay be responsible for one or more of the following:Create and coordinate initial listing presentations and broker opinion of valueCompile, write and distribute regular market updates with sales comps and descriptions of any market changes.Review and analyze lease/sale documentsManage and coordinate leasing and/or investment sales processWork with local brokers to drive direction and implementation of all marketing efforts as it pertains to promotion of specific listingsCreate and edit the content of marketing materials and presentations to include flyers, corporate leasing proposals, case studies, qualifications booklets, email blasts, invitations, and website content using Adobe InDesignCreate and handle copywriting of brochures, flyers, and floor plans for exclusive building listingsDesign, animate, and produce client presentations by utilizing multiple forms of graphicsCreate proposal responses and pitches to include extensive writing and editing of company information, proposal text, and graphicsMaintain local web pages for corporate website and/or property websitesPlan and support client and local C&W events (e.g. State of Real Estate, charitable events, etc.)Manage due diligence and marketing process with clients for investment sales and leasing projectsManage progression of escrow process working with photographers, engineers, environmental surveyors, escrow officers, title reps, etc.Review real estate publications to analyze market conditions and disseminate to team members and clientsDraft lease and sale proposals and counter-proposalsPrepare monthly reports for clients including current status of deals, marketing efforts for available properties, companies currently targeting, etcAttend local functions, submarket community planning meetings, real estate seminars and specialty meetingsExercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of job duties listed aboveCushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.The compensation for the position is: 50K Draw + CommissionsCushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”