Business Development Representative
Job Description
Our client, a self-funded, national build-to-suit development firm with expertise across multiple verticals including single-tenant net leased (STNL), an d specialized healthcare & veterinary facilities seeks an ambitious Business Development Representative to join their collaborative team in based out of Chicago.
This is a rare opportunity for an early career leasing or investment sales broker to leverage their industry knowledge & sales expertise in a lucrative commercial real estate (CRE) focused sales role with unlimited financial upside and growth potential.
This role is hybrid, working in person 3-4 days / week in the southwest suburbs of Chicago.
A day in the life of the successful Business Development Representative includes, but is not limited to :
- Procuring and maintaining new CRE development projects through prospecting and networking
- Collaborating with firm Principals & team members to pursue repeat & referral business
- Scheduling & conducting persuasive in-person meetings with prospective clients
- Attending industry conferences, trade shows, & other networking events to expand the firm's base
- Following up on & qualifying leads from company seminars and marketing initiatives
Requirements
The ideal Business Development Representative candidate possesses the following skills & experience :
- 2-4+ years of progressively more successful CRE sales, leasing, or development experience
- Experience with STNL, medical, healthcare, veterinary, or related asset classes is highly preferred
- Demonstrated track-record of success in building relationships with key decision makers in the CRE development process
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on conversational CRE terminology concepts
- Strong interpersonal skills, including creating and fostering long-term client relationships
- Intrisically self-motivated, and able to work successfully in a team environment
Requirements
- 2-4+ years of progressively more successful CRE sales, leasing, or development experience · Experience with STNL, medical, healthcare, veterinary or related asset classes is highly preferred · Demonstrated track-record of success in building relationships with key decision makers in the CRE development process · Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on conversational CRE terminology concepts · Strong interpersonal skills, including creating and fostering long-term client relationships · Intrinsically self-motivated, and able to work successfully in a team environment