Transaction Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transaction Manager to oversee a prominent portfolio of properties. This role involves managing day-to-day transactions, collaborating with clients to meet their real estate goals, and ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial real estate, particularly in lease negotiation, and will demonstrate exceptional leadership and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will contribute to strategic planning and client satisfaction, making a significant impact in the real estate sector.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Commercial Real Estate, focusing on lease negotiation.
• Strong understanding of lease language and terms, including CAM and taxes.

Responsibilities

• Manage transaction oversight and optimize portfolio plans for clients.
• Coordinate transaction teams and ensure compliance with state real estate standards.

Skills

Lease Negotiation

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Resolution

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

State Real Estate Salesperson License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Transaction Manager

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the day-to-day transaction management oversight for a complex and/or prominent portfolio of properties on behalf of one or more National and/or Global Corporate Services clients. Responsibilities include: market optimization planning, internal/external workflow monitoring to ensure consistent quality of service and work product and management and/or oversight of team Transaction Managers and Transaction Coordinators. In addition, responsible for budgeting, revenue and profit tracking of all transactions as well as reporting profitability results to Account Director and/or senior management.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General:
• Implement portfolio plans with client’s real estate goals and objectives in mind
• Optimize and integrate portfolio with clients’ work place strategy
• Collaborate with C&W and non C&W brokerage professionals to ensure effective negotiations of business terms for a wide variety of transactions including lease, sale, sublease and purchase
• Align C&W and clients other real estate functions to ensure consistency of service areas
• Manage the flow of key documentation and client communications
• Work with the clients’ operational groups at all levels to identify real estate needs
• Prepare, review, and interpret financial analysis/accounting concepts
• Report all transaction revenue
• Ensure accuracy of all transaction reports and client materials
• Present transaction activity to client/C&W management
• Participate in all client/C&W business reviews
• Lead and/or facilitate client meetings
• Provide supervision for transactional team members and others team members supporting the transaction activity of the relationship
Process Management:
• Process and program management development and implementation
• Implement standardized processes that create maximum efficiencies and add value
• Oversee development and continuous improvement of standard forms and procedures
• Develop performance measurements for internal benchmarking
• Create and implement account operations manual/playbook

Transaction Management:
• Oversee transaction service delivery
• Coordinate and manage transaction teams
• Oversee/manage field broker selection process
• Determine clients' needs and communicate project parameters
• Oversee negotiations and management of transactions
• Collaborate with portfolio administration team to help ensure data accuracy
• Coordinate legal review of all client leased/owned documents
• Ensure accuracy of financial data and reporting
• Resolve landlord/tenant disputes
• Coordinate client site visits/market tours
• Ensure all state real estate standards are met
• Oversee budgeting and revenue tracking of all transactions
• Manage client rebate account

Strategic Planning:
• Lead the development of strategic plans and provide strategic real estate advice to clients
• Identify occupancy cost savings strategies
• Develop occupancy expansion/contraction strategies
• Ensure implementation of agreed upon strategy
• Produce and/or support business case development
• Prepare reports, data and financial analyses toward the completion of a strategic plan
• Execute strategies by developing action plans
• Quantify and report on occupancy cost savings and value add analyses

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree
• Must obtain and hold state real estate salesperson license
• 3+ years relevant work experience in Commercial Real Estate; preferably Lease Negotiation
• Solid familiarity with and understanding of lease language and terms, the reconciliation process for Common Area Maintenance, insurance, and real estate taxes
• Proficiency in all applicable software/hardware applications, including a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong financing, budgeting, and proforma modeling skills
• Demonstrated leadership, self-management, and problem resolution skills
• Ability to manage, review, and approve a large volume of transactions simultaneously
• Proven record of providing exceptional internal and external customer service
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and reflect a sense of urgency by meeting or exceeding deadlines

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