Real Estate Business Development Leader

CBRE Group, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Business Development Manager to develop and close new business opportunities within target market sectors while delivering high-quality service. This role sits in the Sales function and involves designing sales solutions for potential and existing clients.

You will build long-term client relationships, lead the sales process from qualification to negotiation, and stay informed on industry trends to drive strategy and growth.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant experience; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Real estate license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and build long-term, professional customer relationships with existing, new, and potential clients.
• Coordinate sales activity through qualification, discovery, proposal, pricing, presentation, and negotiation.
• Evaluate industry and business trends and respond with necessary business change.
• Identify and build a sales pipeline across target markets.
• Develop and deliver sales and tender documents and presentations.
• Maintain records and relevant contract documents in support of tenders and re-bids.

Skills

Client relationship management

Sales prospecting

MS Office

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Business Development Manager - Talent Community

Job ID

285110

Posted

06-Jul-2026

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Building Management, Facilities Management, Sales & Leasing

Location(s)

Chicago - Illinois - United States of America, Cleveland - Ohio - United States of America, Columbus - Ohio - United States of America, Dallas - Texas - United States of America, Detroit - Michigan - United States of America, Houston - Texas - United States of America, Milwaukee - Wisconsin - United States of America, Minneapolis - Minnesota - United States of America, Saint Louis - Missouri - United States of America, San Antonio - Texas - United States of America

CBRE is using this platform to provide general information to individuals who want to learn more about a career at CBRE. If an opportunity opens that matches your qualifications, we will reach out to you at that time. We are growing a world-class organization with a world-class team and appreciate your interest in CBRE. We welcome you to explore our Careers page and apply directly to any positions that interest you. We will not consider the submission of resumes on this platform as an expression of interest in any posted position at CBRE.

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About the Role:

As a CBRE Business Development Manager 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.

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

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has 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).

About CBRE Group, Inc.CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com .

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