CRE Business Development Associate: Grow Opportunities

Confidential; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in New Jersey is seeking a proactive Associate to support client development within the commercial real estate sector. You will work directly with ownership and an affiliated broker to identify opportunities, expand relationships, and drive long-term growth, leveraging networking and CRM tools.

The ideal candidate excels at building professional relationships, identifying opportunities, and following through on initiatives with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial real estate, business development, and leasing.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and networking skills.
• Ability to build relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Self-motivated and able to work with senior leadership.
• Familiarity with CRE leasing, market trends, and expansion strategies.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and develop new business opportunities.
• Build and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective tenants.
• Identify expansion, relocation, or new opportunities for clients.
• Attend networking events, trade shows, and industry conferences to generate leads.
• Organize and host networking events and client appreciation activities.
• Collaborate with ownership and affiliated broker to implement growth strategies.
• Research prospective tenants, investors, and business owners for CRE opportunities.
• Maintain CRM records of client interactions and follow-up activities.
• Support marketing with outreach campaigns and client engagement materials.

Skills

Commercial real estate

Business development

Client relationship building

Networking

CRM management

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Organization

MS Office

Bilingual (nice to have)

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Confidential in New Jersey is seeking a proactive Associate to support client development within the commercial real estate sector. You will work directly with ownership and an affiliated broker to identify opportunities, expand relationships, and drive long-term growth, leveraging networking and CRM tools.

The ideal candidate excels at building professional relationships, identifying opportunities, and following through on initiatives with senior leadership.