Transaction Manager - Retail

CBRE; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Retail Transaction Manager to oversee real estate transaction activities including leases, renewals, sales and dispositions for a defined portfolio. You will coordinate with local brokerage teams to secure optimal terms for clients.

The role requires 5–8 years of experience in commercial real estate, a Real Estate License, and strong skills in lease agreements, financial analysis, and MS Office. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience; combination of experience and education considered.
• Candidate may travel up to 10%.
• Experience with commercial real estate transactions is highly preferred.
• Real estate license is required.
• Working knowledge of lease agreements and amendments.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills for financial calculations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, recommend, and execute transaction strategies for acquiring and disposing of properties.
• Develop real estate plans aligned with client goals.
• Coordinate lease renewals, new site acquisitions, and disposition of surplus space.
• Act as landlord/seller and tenant/buyer agent; review terms for various CRE products.
• Negotiate leases, amendments, and track expirations; coordinate with field brokers.
• Secure properties to meet client requirements and timelines.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams; track activity and prepare forecasts and accounts.
• Contribute to new products, processes, and standards;
• Review RFPs, LOIs, and brokers' value opinions.
• Present cash flow projections, NPV, and IRR to clients.
• Explain complex information; coach others; model CBRE values.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Lease agreements

Analytical judgment

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5-8 years experience (or combination)

Real Estate License

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE Retail 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 role is in the Charlotte, NC market.

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. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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.
• May be required to travel; up to 10%.
• Experience with commercial Real estate transactions is highly preferred.
• Real Estate License is required.
• Working knowledge of lease agreements, amendments, etc.
• 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.

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).