Transaction Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) in San Diego seeks an experienced Transaction Manager to provide comprehensive operational and marketing support for the Life Science team. This in‑office role coordinates transaction processes from pursuit through closing and drives integrated marketing and client service excellence.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in real estate, strong analytical skills, and advanced Excel/PowerPoint abilities with familiarity in InDesign.

Qualifications

• Real estate license required; 3+ years industry experience.
• Strong Excel/Word/PowerPoint and InDesign skills.
• Excellent multitasking, detail orientation and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the team quarterback, coordinating among team members.
• Manage calendars for the San Diego team and schedule activities.
• Coordinate tour operations and market space preparation for properties.
• Organize and support planning of West Coast Life Science Team events.
• Act as a point of contact for clients, maintaining relationships and service.
• Conduct financial analyses and prepare proposals to support decisions.
• Prepare and manage tenant pursuit forms through the transaction lifecycle.
• Collaborate with marketing on initiatives and materials creation.
• Prepare, update, and maintain property listings and marketing collateral.

Skills

Tenacity

Multi-tasking

Real estate knowledge

Industry networking

Team player

Analytical thinking

AI tools proficiency

Education

Real estate license

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

InDesign

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. We are seeking an experienced Transaction Manager to provide comprehensive operational and marketing support to our San Diego Life Science. This is a full-time, in-office position based in San Diego. This multifaceted role encompasses transaction coordination from pursuit through closing, execution of integrated marketing strategies, and management of team operations to ensure optimal efficiency and client service delivery. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational capabilities, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in leveraging technology and data to drive business results. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of deal execution and market positioning, requiring both meticulous attention to detail and strategic thinking to support brokers and advance our competitive market presence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the team quarterback, facilitating coordination and communication among team members.
• Manage and maintain the calendars of the San Diego team, ensuring efficient scheduling and coordination of all activities.
• Coordinate tour operations and manage marketing space preparation to showcase properties effectively.
• Organize and support the planning of West Coast Life Science Team events.
• Act as a point of contact for clients, maintaining excellent relationships and providing outstanding customer service.
• Conduct financial analysis and prepare proposals to support decision‑making processes.
• Prepare and manage tenant pursuit forms throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Collaborate with the marketing team, specifically with team members to assist in various marketing initiatives.
• Assist in the creation of high‑quality print brochures and tour books, including graphic edits.
• Prepare, update, and maintain property listings across platforms (e.g., brochures, flyers, email campaigns, listing databases)Ensure all marketing materials are accurate, compliant, and aligned with brand standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prepare weekly marketing reports and analyze market statistics.
• Manage marketing timelines and coordinate eblast campaigns to targeted audiences.
• Coordinate Matterport scans and ensure property documentation is current and accessible.
• Work closely with key stake holders to identify and accomplish key objectives on a weekly basis.
• Utilize expertise in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Adobe Creative Cloud to create engaging presentations and documents.
• Manage submarket aerials and high‑level market information, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of updates.
• Work with key stakeholders to update and maintain competitive sets on a regular basis in order to best support market analysis.
• Conduct CoStar follow‑up and maintain database accuracy.
• Process and track team expenses and vendor invoices efficiently.
• Participate in organizing and conducting open houses/broker events.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflow processes and implement efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated high tenacity and ability to drive productivity and task completion.
• Exceptional ability to multi‑task and manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of the realestate industry.
• Established relationships with professionals in the realestate industry.
• Exceptional team player and a hard worker, willing to go the extra mile to achieve team goals.
• Critical thinker with the ability to analyze complex data and provide insights.
• High proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and InDesign.
• Advanced proficiency with AI tools and technology to enhance workflow efficiency and productivity.
• Possession of a realestate license.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality of work products.
• Experience in the realestate business, preferably in conjunction with knowledge gained from other fields (3+ years of existing experience in real estate).

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position: 85,000.00 – 100,000.00 USD per year. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location: On‑site –San Diego, CA

Benefits

Personalized benefits that support personal well‑being and growth:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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