Business Development Manager-San Jose

CBRE; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Business Development Consultant in San Jose to identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities across target sectors. You will manage the sales process from discovery to negotiation, build client relationships, and deliver compelling proposals and tender documentation.

The role requires a degree and 5–8 years of relevant experience with a real estate license. Strong MS Office skills and strategic thinking are essential to succeed in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; 5–8 years of relevant experience.
• Real estate license required.
• Proficient in MS Office and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and build long-term client relationships with existing and new clients.
• Coordinate sales activity through qualification, discovery, proposal, pricing, and negotiation.
• Develop and deliver sales and tender documents and presentations.
• Maintain records and contract documents for tenders and re-bids.
• Stay informed on industry trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales process

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Real Estate license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE Business Development Consultant, you will be responsible for developing and closing new business opportunities within target market sectors while providing quality service. This job is part of the Sales function. They are responsible for the design of sales solutions that are presented and sold to potential, new and existing clients.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and build long-term, professional customer relationships with existing, new, and potential clients. Maintain relationships and after-sales support to build confidence in line with the agreed business strategy.
• Coordinate sales activity throughout the sales process including qualification, discovery, proposal, pricing presentation, and negotiation.
• Evaluate industry and business trends and evaluate performance and respond with necessary business change.
• Identify and build a sales pipeline. Explore both existing and new target markets.
• Develop and deliver exceptional sales and tender documents and presentations.
• Maintain records and relevant contract documents in support of tenders and re-bids for the business.
• Stay up to date with industry developments, maintaining awareness of competitor activity and market trends.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Real Estate license required.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE

We lead by example, guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build, and the world we live in. The more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we’re able to see. A culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence shapes our approach to every opportunity.

Our competitive and comprehensive benefits program was designed to make sure you feel valued with benefits that support the mental, physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family.

Maintain your career momentum with the best tools and training in the industry. You’ll have everything you need to thrive in your role: challenging work, dedication to results, fast-paced assignments, and a culture of constant learning.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are more than just values- they’re a competitive advantage. By crafting a place where our employees are recognized for their contribution and given a chance to grow, we regularly open ourselves and our business opportunities.

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.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Business Development Manager position is $120,500 annually and the maximum salary for the Business Development Manager position is $135,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).