CLIENT RELATIONSHIP ASSOCIATE

Advocate Commercial Real Estate Advisors, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Employer Match

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Advocate Commercial Real Estate Advisors, LLC in downtown Chicago seeks a Client Relationship Associate to introduce our services and grow a book of business. The role emphasizes proactive communication, researching leads, cold calling, and persuading decision makers to engage Advocate’s services.

We offer a base salary plus commission and opportunities to pursue a career in commercial real estate brokerage at Advocate. Strong teamwork, motivation, and client focus are valued.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation, persuasiveness and confidence.
• Efficient time management with ability to spot opportunities.
• Strong relationship-building and teamwork.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with self-motivation.
• Attention to detail and organization.
• Adaptability and multi-tasking with urgency for goals.
• Willingness to obtain Illinois Real Estate License.

Responsibilities

• Build a book of business by researching leads, cold calling, and persuading decision makers to use Advocate’s services.
• Provide proactive communication and nurture client relationships to generate opportunities.
• Meet or exceed production metrics and performance expectations.
• Participate in required sales training and ongoing education to become a subject matter expert.

Skills

Negotiation

Persuasion

Time management

Relationship-building

Communication

Entrepreneurial spirit

Organization

Adaptability

Education

Willingness to obtain Illinois Real Estate License

Job description

Advocate Commercial Real Estate Advisors is a fast-growing commercial real estate firm specializing in representing office tenants for over 20 years. Our company is headquartered in downtown Chicago, with an additional office located in Detroit. Our strengths lie in our services and solutions, driven by our exceptional people. We are committed to offering a best-in-class employee experience to our workforce.

A Client Relationship Associate is responsible for introducing Advocate’s real estate services and expertise to potential clients. With a strong focus on proactive communication, they identify, maintain, and grow their book of business. Client Relationship Associates are results-driven and highly motivated, with the opportunity for unlimited earning potential. This is a full-time position with a base salary and commission pay. This role also presents an opportunity, if chosen, to pursue a career in commercial real estate brokerage at Advocate.

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities:

Build a book of business by researching leads, cold calling, and persuading decision makers to utilize Advocate’s services; use creative and persistent methods to prospect and generate new opportunities.

Advance your skillset through required sales training and continuous education; utilize educational resources to become subject matter experts on Advocate’s services and commercial real estate market trends.

Meet or exceed outlined effort expectations and production metrics.

Essential Skills, Characteristics, and Experience:

Strong negotiation skills, persuasiveness, and confidence.

Efficient time management skills with the ability to recognize profitable opportunities.

Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to be a team player.

Effective and professional written and verbal communication.

Entrepreneurial and competitive spirit, passion, and self-motivation.

Organization and attention to detail.

Adaptability, multi-tasking ability, and sense of urgency for goal achievement.

Willingness to obtain Illinois Real Estate License.

Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage
• 401(k) featuring Employer Match
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)
• Access to business development technology platforms

Advocate is an at-will employer. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.