Brokerage Specialist
We are seeking a Brokerage Specialist to support a market-leading team of Brokers at a top global real estate services firm. This role focuses on executing work related to commercial real estate transactions and client deliverables. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with a can-do mindset, strong organizational and project management skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
About the Role
The Brokerage Specialist will participate in regular business and team meetings to understand and facilitate client goals. This multifaceted role includes training and development to become highly proficient with internal systems and technologies, as well as Workday, Salesforce, Microsoft, and Adobe applications.
Responsibilities
- Pitch and Proposal Coordination
- Coordinate with internal functional groups on behalf of brokers in support of pursuits, including obtaining and delivering necessary information for marketing deliverables (e.g., graphic design, mapping).
- Attend strategy sessions with brokers and other departments to generate creative and innovative ideas for pursuits.
- Coordinate appointments with internal and external clients and arrange any required accommodations.
- Serve as the point of contact for client requests.
- Perform research, property searches, and site selections.
- Create market documents, tour books, property flyers, brochures, and other marketing materials as needed.
- Business Development
- Collect and prepare information for client activity reports.
- Execute property tour logistics, including coordination with brokers and/or licensed professionals.
- Create and administer marketing materials and collateral.
- Create and administer client mailings (hard copy and electronic).
- Update website content and social media on behalf of brokers.
- Create budgets for broker projects in partnership with the team.
- Coordinate vendor services (e.g., photographs and aerials).
- Coordinate events (e.g., open houses, industry-related events).
- Oversee and maintain marketing schedules (e.g., administration of e-comms) for respective clients.
- Create market documents, tour books, property flyers, brochures, and other marketing materials as needed for listings.
- Maintain Client Relationship Management (CRM) Database
- Maintain and enter new leads and opportunities into the CRM system.
- Generate project codes for corresponding deals for proper recording of pursuit and deal-related expenses.
- Run reports.
- Deal Documentation and Revenue Accounting
- Prepare and collect all deal-related documents and follow up with all parties on execution as required.
- Process all expense reports for brokers.
- Coordinate with Legal for review and approval of agreements as necessary.
- Create deal sheets per listing agreements for review and approval.
- Follow and adhere to the deal management process using the deal management system and submission of all applicable documentation.
- Maintain outstanding balances in CRM for brokers.
- Maintain and Manage Research Databases
- Support population of the Internal Listing Database on behalf of brokers.
- Enter new listings and share all required property information, availability, and additional details as directed.
- Maintain listings in external databases.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- 1-3+ years of experience in marketing or a related field, or a similar combination of education and experience.
- Real Estate license required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including creating and editing marketing materials.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Detail-oriented, self-starter, well-organized, able to set priorities, and handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and a history of excellent internal and external customer service.
Benefits
Cushman & Wakefield provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, including:
- Health, vision, and dental insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Life and disability insurance programs.
- Paid and unpaid time away from work.
Pay
The compensation for this position is $76,500.00 - $90,000.00, depending on factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.