NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PARTNER

Corporex Companies; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Medical/Dental/Vision

Voluntary Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Mileage Reimbursement

Cell Phone Allowance

Job summary

Corporex Companies in Covington, KY is seeking a New Business Development Partner to lead portfolio office leasing and pursue build-to-suit opportunities across the Corporex Office portfolio. You will drive occupancy, revenue, and long-term asset value while collaborating with leadership to meet company goals.

The role reports to the Director of Leasing & Sales and requires deep industry expertise, a data-driven mindset, and strong tenant relationships.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial real estate experience in sales, leasing or asset management across office, medical office, industrial, or other equivalent areas.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or related field.
• Proven leadership, project management, and negotiation skills with a track record of maximizing investment returns.
• Strong understanding of market fundamentals, including demand/supply dynamics, vacancy, and absorption.

Responsibilities

• Engage and devise leasing strategies in collaboration with internal teams to drive results.
• Source tenants and create proposals, lead negotiations, and review LOIs and leases.
• Study markets and competitive properties to identify opportunities and improve asset positioning.
• Collaborate with Development, Property Management, and Asset Management to align leasing with project timelines.
• Prepare weekly progress reports and maintain lease documents with accuracy.

Skills

Leasing Strategy

Negotiation

Market Analysis

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Real Estate

Tools

Financial Modeling

Job description

Covington, KY

This individual is responsible for portfolio office leasing, and other leasing opportunities i.e. Build-to-suit facilities across the Corporex Office portfolio; driving occupancy, revenue, and long-term asset value. This role reports to the Director of Leasing & Sales, and partners closely with Corporex Leadership, Development, Asset Management, and Property Management to develop new business within company goals. By combining deep industry expertise, a data-driven mindset, and strong business community and tenant relationships, the New Business Development Partner plays a key role in enhancing performance and positioning Corporex assets for success. Overall, urgency is key to success in this role - we're looking for a competitive achievement driven self-starter, and growth minded individual with upward ability, history of performance, and a desire to learn and to grow.

New Business Development Partner

Covington, KY

This individual is responsible for portfolio office leasing, and other leasing opportunities i.e. Build-to-suit facilities across the Corporex Office portfolio; driving occupancy, revenue, and long-term asset value. This role reports to the Director of Leasing & Sales, and partners closely with Corporex Leadership, Development, Asset Management, and Property Management to develop new business within company goals. By combining deep industry expertise, a data-driven mindset, and strong business community and tenant relationships, the New Business Development Partner plays a key role in enhancing performance and positioning Corporex assets for success. Overall, urgency is key to success in this role - we're looking for a competitive achievement driven self-starter, and growth minded individual with upward ability, history of performance, and a desire to learn and to grow.

Corporex Summary

Corporex Companies LLC is a privately held real estate investment and development firm with a national footprint and a 60-year history of delivering high-quality, long-term projects. Headquartered in Covington, Kentucky, Corporex has developed more than $1 billion in real estate assets across the United States and is entering a new era of leadership focused on innovation, strategic growth, and investor engagement. With a strong legacy and forward-looking vision, Corporex offers an opportunity for professionals who want to help shape the next chapter of a dynamic real estate enterprise.

Essential Duties

• Engage and devise strategies and prepare collateral in collaboration with internal teams including design, finance and construction support to drive results.
• Systematically Identify, qualify, and source tenants to house in multiple options withing the portfolio of properties and on previously developed land.
• Actively reach out to prospects; construct comprehensive proposals, lead negotiations, preparation, and review of LOIs and leases with Director; maintain lease agreements and related documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to all internal policies.
• Study, compile accurate data, & know the competitive properties and competing firms.
• Optimize and refine processes to ensure efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop, expand, and strengthen partnerships with the business community, advisors, service providers, and end users to drive profitable lease opportunities and maximize investment returns.
• Collaborate with Development, Property Management, and Asset Management teams to execute leasing efforts with project timelines and operational goals.
• Execute and oversee special initiatives and additional responsibilities as needed to initiate, drive, and own business success.
• Study the properties and relative strengths and weaknesses of our assets, locations, and components of importance to prospective users, and develop strategies to put our best foot forward to outperform the competition.
• Become fully knowledgeable about the financial ramifications of creating long-term value for the owners of the properties.
• Prepare weekly progress reports consistent with the criteria provided to each person within the organization.

Essential Competencies

• Drives Results – consistently achieving results, demonstrated resilience, even under challenging circumstances and environment
• Communicates Effectively – developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Decision Quality – making good, timely, and intelligent decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Directs Work – provides directions to maximize efficiency and speed of deals, and removes obstacles to achieve results
• Competitive, Achievement minded individual driven by sense of urgency
• Ensure Accountability – holding self and others accountable to command results

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE FOR THIS ROLE?

• Effectively drives investment value through sales methodology and energy.
• Being a self-starter, taking ownership, proactively and creatively identifying opportunities, and collaborating effectively to drive results.
• Meeting or exceeding set goals.
• Successfully managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Engaging professionally and confidently with external partners, business leaders, and tenants, as well as internal teams across all levels of the organization.
• Building strong network within the industry through education, networking, and ongoing skill set development.

Desired Qualifications And Experience

• 7+ years of commercial real estate experience in sales, leasing or asset management across office, medical office, industrial, or other equivalent areas of learning.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field.
• Proven leadership, project management, and negotiation skills, with a track record of maximizing investment returns.
• Strong understanding of market fundamentals, including demand/supply dynamics, vacancy, and absorption.
• Skilled in leveraging financial models, mathematical intelligence, and submarket knowledge to drive data-informed decisions.
• Well-established industry network; respected by business and industry leaders in the commercial real estate market.

Benefits

Benefits (available on date of hire) include:

• Company-Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Child
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Mileage Reimbursement for Business Travel
• Cell Phone Allowance