SPQREA - Associate

CBRE Group, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Baton Rouge is seeking a Sr. Associate to develop business, market commercial real estate properties, and negotiate leasing terms, purchases, or sales for clients.

This role sits within the Brokerage function and focuses on buying, selling, and letting of residential, office, and commercial properties on behalf of clients. Strong negotiation and market analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2–5 years of relevant experience in real estate.
• Real estate license preferred to enhance credibility and licensing requirements.
• Strong analytical and numerical abilities for market comparisons.
• Proficient in MS Office and data assembly for proposals.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Secure new and expanded business opportunities through prospecting and networking.
• Provide clients with leasing availability, market conditions, and property values.
• Accompany clients to property sites to discuss features, rates, and terms.
• Assemble property data such as tenant surveys, maps, and reports.
• Prepare RFPs, review responses, and create market comparison reports.
• Coordinate materials for transactions and prepare offers and leases.
• Assist attorneys in real estate contracts and participate in negotiations.
• Operate within standard procedures to meet deadlines and explain complex info.

Skills

Relationship building

Prospecting

Negotiation

Market analysis

Client services

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Real Estate license (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE SPQREA - Sr. Associate, you will be responsible for developing business, marketing commercial real estate properties, and negotiating the leasing terms, purchase, or sale of an asset on behalf of clients.

This job is part of the Brokerage job function. They are responsible for the buying, selling, and letting of residential, office, and commercial properties on behalf of clients for occupation.

What You’ll Do:

• Secure new and expanded business opportunities through prospecting, networking, relationship building, and selling additional services to the current client base.
• Provide clients with pertinent information on leasing availability, current market conditions, and property values.
• Accompany prospective clients to property sites to discuss features, leasing rates, and terms.
• Assemble property data for such as tenant surveys, summary reports, maps, etc.
• Prepare RFPs and review responses. Evaluate data and prepare specialized reports on average asking rents, tenants in the market, historical data, and market comparisons.
• Gather and coordinate materials necessary for transactions such as listing agreements, commission agreements, leases, and sales agreements. Prepare offers, term sheets, and lease amendments.
• Assist attorneys in preparing real estate contracts. Participate in negotiations and due diligence.
• Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.
• Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. May convince to reach an agreement.
• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.

What You’ll Need:

• 3-year average fee income of at least $186,545.
• Bachelor's Degree with 2-5 years of relevant experience. A Real Estate license is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
• Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future