Transaction Director - Global Portfolio

CBRE; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Transaction Management Director in Atlanta to oversee complex deals across North America including the US, Canada and Latin America. The role requires leading a team, coordinating staff, and aligning real estate plans with client goals.

Strong negotiation and relationship management are essential for success. Applicants should have a real estate license and 8–12 years of relevant experience, with demonstrated capability to manage multi-market transactions and deliver robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 8–12 years of experience.
• Real Estate Salesperson License required.
• Experience leading staffing, training, coaching and performance management.
• Proven ability to manage complex transactions and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop staff; conduct evaluations and coaching.
• Coordinate daily team activities and deadlines; mentor as needed.
• Support acquisition, management and disposal of land and facilities.
• Lead client-aligned real estate planning and project initiation.
• Manage resources and present comprehensive client reports.
• Analyze financial templates and deliver clear presentations.
• Ensure quality assurance and KPI tracking across the department.
• Drive cross-functional performance and align with CBRE goals.
• Negotiate with partners to reach common goals and solve problems.
• Identify and resolve multi-dimensional operational challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Staffing & coaching

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Real estate license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

CBRE is actively recruiting a Transaction Management Director based in Atlanta, with a proven track record of orchestrating complex deals across North America, including the US, Canada and Latin America. The portfolio includes office and industrial assets and requires strong negotiation and client relationship management.

What You’ll Do

• Provide formal supervision of employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
• Support staff and internal divisions on the acquisition, management, and disposal of land and facilities.
• Implement real estate plans with an understanding of the client's strategic real estate goals. Assist with project initiation and scope, prioritization of assignments, and adherence to client-driven priorities, commitments, and milestones.
• Coordinate field broker selection and other required resources, subject matter experts, business partners, etc. Facilitate client review and approval of proposed team resources for the completion of transactions.
• Evaluate and interpret financial analysis templates. Develop a robust client report package. Prepare and deliver effective presentations to relevant parties.
• Administer quality assurance program, tracking and reporting of Key Performance Indicators, and customer satisfaction surveys.
• Apply a robust knowledge of multiple disciplines, the business, and key drivers which impact departmental and cross-functional performance.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Persuade managers and other colleagues to take action while being guided by the organization's functional business plans. Negotiate with external partners, vendors, and customers of divergent interests to reach a common goal.
• Identify and solve multi-dimensional, complex, operational, and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside the department.
• Significantly improves and changes existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-12 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Real Estate Salesperson License required.
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
• Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to set, manage and achieve targets with a direct impact on multiple department results within a function.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Expert organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Ability to calculate complex 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.

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.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

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 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).