Senior Transaction Manager - RETAIL

CBRE Group, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. seeks a Transaction Manager to support a retail real estate portfolio. You will oversee leases, renewals, sales, acquisitions and dispositions, coordinating with landlords, tenants, and field brokers to meet client timelines.

This role demands strong organizational skills, financial acumen, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Some in-office collaboration is encouraged, while most work can be performed remotely within the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3-5 years of real estate transactions or related experience.
• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated information and convey performance expectations.
• Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Manage real estate transaction activities including leases, renewals, sales, acquisitions and dispositions.
• Negotiate business terms as landlord/seller and tenant/buyer agent.
• Coordinate sales negotiations through field brokers and monitor expirations.
• Locate and acquire new properties to meet client requirements and timeline.
• Disposition of surplus space through subleasing or sales.
• Track transaction activity and prepare reports for stakeholders.
• Maintain a real estate project tracking system and present updates.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America

About the Role:

Are you a highly organized, detail-oriented commercial real estate professional ready to contribute to groundbreaking innovation? CBRE is seeking a Transaction Manager to support the success of a portfolio on retail transactions.

As a CBRE Transaction Manager, you will provide ongoing management of real estate transaction activities including new leases, renewals, sales, acquisitions and dispositions on behalf of the client. The portfolio includes mostly retail. Some in office work for client interaction will be highly encouraged.

What You’ll Do:

• Implement real estate plans with an understanding of the client's strategic real estate goals. Assist with project initiation and scope definition, prioritization of assignments, and adherence to client-driven priorities, commitments, and milestones.
• Act as a landlord or seller agent and tenant or buyer agent to effectively negotiate the business terms and conditions.
• Coordinate the negotiation of sales through a field broker. This includes negotiating leases and lease amendments, monitoring lease expirations, and negotiating lease renewals.
• Locate and acquire new properties to meet the client's requirements and timeline.
• Disposition of surplus space through subleasing, sales, early lease terminations, etc.
• Understand how to review, evaluate, and interpret financial analysis templates.
• Closely track transaction and project activity. Record all savings results achieved. Prepare reports and make presentations to relevant parties.
• Maintain a real estate project tracking system to ensure timely transaction completion; prepare reports and make presentations to relevant parties.
• Improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards. Understand and recognize the broader impact across the department.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree is preferred with 3-5 years of real estate transactions or related experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job subject area and department.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive approach.
• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
• Applicants must be 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.

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