SPQREA - Senior Associate

CBRE; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Sr. Associate in Knoxville to develop business, market commercial properties, and negotiate leasing, purchase, or sale terms for clients.

The role sits in the Brokerage function and emphasizes building client relationships, analyzing market data, and coordinating transaction materials. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with 2–5 years of experience; a real estate license is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills (percentages, fractions, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Secure new and expanded business opportunities through prospecting, networking, relationship building, and selling additional services to the current client base.
• Provide clients with information on leasing availability, market conditions, and property values.
• Accompany prospective clients to property sites to discuss features, rates, and terms.
• Assemble property data such as tenant surveys, reports, maps, etc.
• Prepare RFPs and review responses; evaluate data and prepare market reports.
• Coordinate materials for transactions and prepare offers, term sheets, and amendments.
• Assist attorneys in preparing real estate contracts and participate in negotiations and due diligence.
• Explain complex information in straightforward terms.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirminative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)