Advisor, Business Development
Immediate
Chicago, IL
Cresa believes in providing Advisors with the base of knowledge and guidance necessary to be an effective and productive commercial real estate professional throughout their career. All Advisors, whether experienced or new to the commercial real estate profession, are provided sales training the “Cresa Way” either through written training manuals, mentorship with a senior broker or Managing Principal, involvement in teams and regular training meetings.
Cresa is the world’s largest commercial real estate firm exclusively focused on representing occupiers. We provide unbiased, conflict-free real estate advisory services to businesses, helping them optimize their space, reduce costs, and align their real estate with their business strategy.
We are seeking a Commercial Real Estate Advisor to join our team—a driven professional who will support business development efforts while learning the full scope of tenant representation. This role is designed to evolve into a senior advisory role, offering a clear growth path within Cresa.
Responsibilities
- Quick grasp and understanding of company niche and market advantages offered by Cresa's local office to convey these advantages to prospects
- Heavy prospecting for new client relationships via phone and door-to-door contact and communication
- Learn and sharpen presentation skills to win business
- Learn to quickly discern property attributes – their value and how they provide positive or negative consequences for clients
- Learn who the players are in the local market, and develop relationships
- Learn and stay current with market trends, tenant/buyer movement and deal points
- Strongly consider continued education and involvement in commercial real estate organizations and designations
Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills
- Very strong work ethic and desire to work in a sales environment
- Entrepreneurial approach to business—desire to evolve into straight commission compensation
- Ability to work well with others
- Strong math skills and problem-solving capability
- Desire to make real estate a career choice
Experience & Education
- Must have Commercial Real Estate License in Chicago
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 years of Office-specific commercial real estate experience preferred
- Valid driver’s license
Cresa is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. Cresa strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.