Transaction Manager - Industrial

CBRE Group, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Transaction Manager to oversee real estate transactions for a defined portfolio across office, industrial, and retail properties. You will collaborate with brokers, manage renewals, acquisitions, and dispositions, and ensure optimal deal terms for clients.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, negotiating terms, and coordinating cross-functional teams to drive results while aligning with CBRE RISE values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with commercial real estate transactions preferred; retail transactions.
• Real Estate License is required.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute strategies for acquiring and disposing properties.
• Develop real estate plans aligned to the client's strategic goals.
• Coordinate renewals, site acquisitions, and sublease dispositions.
• Act as landlord/seller and tenant/buyer agent; review terms.
• Negotiate sales through field brokers; track leases and expirations.
• Secure new properties to meet client timelines.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams; track activity and forecasts.
• Contribute to new processes and standards to meet goals.
• Review RFPs, LOIs, and brokers' value opinions.
• Present cash flow projections, NPV, and IRR to clients.
• Share knowledge and coach others; lead by example.
• Promote CBRE RISE values; build consensus.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Microsoft Office

Financial calculations

Authorized to work in US

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Seeking candidates who are within about a 5 hour radius of Cincinnati, allowing for occasional travel as needed.

About the Role

As a CBRE Transaction Manager, you will provide strategic, ongoing management of real estate transaction activities including new leases, renewals, sales, acquisitions and dispositions for a defined portfolio of commercial properties which may include office, industrial, retail and other properties. Close collaboration with local brokerage teams, ensuring optimal deal terms and outcomes for our clients is critical to success.

This is an industrial driven portfolio.

What You'll Do

• Prepare, recommend, and execute transaction strategies for acquiring and disposing of properties.
• Develop real estate plans with an understanding of the client's strategic goals.
• Gather resources to execute lease renewals, new site acquisitions, and disposition of surplus space through subleasing.
• Act as landlord/seller agent and tenant/buyer agent. Review business terms and conditions for a wide variety of commercial real estate products.
• Coordinate the negotiation of sales through a field broker. Negotiate leases, amendments, and track expirations.
• Secure new properties to meet clients' requirements and timelines.
• Work with internal and external teams to ensure integration between the service lines. Track all transaction activity and prepare commissions, forecasts, vouchers, and accounts.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
• Review requests for proposals, comparison packages, letters of intent, and brokers’ opinions of value.
• Present book and cash flow projections, NPV, and IRR to enable clients to make more informed outcomes.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Experience with commercial real estate transactions is preferred; particularly retail transactions.
• Real Estate License is required.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
• Applicants must be 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.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Transaction Manager position is $90,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Transaction Manager position is $100,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program.

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 affirmative action employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)