Transaction Manager

Job Title

Transaction Manager

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the day-to-day transaction management of a portfolio of properties on behalf of one or more national and/or global corporate client(s). Responsibilities include: Ensuring service delivery standards, managing the transaction process, reporting, working with advisory professionals, reviewing and translating financial summaries, market optimization planning, monitoring internal/external workflows to ensure consistent quality of service and work product, working with multiple service lines and clients.

Job Description

General:

Develop and maintain strong client relationships

Assist with the implementation of portfolio plans that align with client’s real estate goals and objectives

Collaborate with C&W and non C&W brokerage professionals to ensure effective negotiations of business terms for a wide variety of transactions including but not limited to: lease, sale, sublease, and purchase

Manage the flow of key documentation and client communications

Review, and interpret financial analysis

Oversee revenue tracking of all transactions

Maintain database of transaction activity

Ensure accuracy of all transaction reports

Present transaction activity to client

Lead and/or facilitate client meetings

Provide suggestions for process and technical improvements relating to the transaction process

Assist with the on-boarding of new team members

May provide supervision for transactional team members and others team members supporting the transaction activity of the relationship

Process Management:

Manage account governance process

Assist with the development of standard forms and procedures

Implement standardized processes/playbooks that create maximum efficiencies and add value

Assist in measuring transactional performance

Ensure that all client and broker engagement documentation is executed

Transaction Management:

Coordinate field broker selection process

Assist with determining client needs and communicate project parameters

Coordinate negotiations and management of transactions

Coordinate legal review of all client leased/owned documents

Ensure accuracy of financial data and reporting

Coordinate client site visits/market tours

Ensure all State real estate standards are met

Assist in the management of client rebate

Strategic Planning:

Assist in the development of strategic real estate plans

Identify occupancy cost opportunities

Ensure implementation of agreed upon strategy

Produce and/or support business case development

Execute strategies by developing action plans

Have a thorough understanding of the C&W platform and identify existing and new opportunities for enhancing service solutions and capabilities.

Contribute to the overall service and financial performance of C&W through effective cross-selling and relationships / contract expansion

Key Competencies

Customer Relationship Management

Communication Proficiency (oral and written)

Financial Analysis

Negotiation Skills

Organization Skills

Teamwork Orientation

Multi-Tasking

Presentation Skills

Technical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required in any field; finance/real estate preferred

Experience

5+ years of real estate experience in transactions management or corporate real estate

Additional eligibility qualifications

Must obtain and hold state real estate salesperson license in the state of Illinois

LEED, MCR, CCIM designations are a plus

Ability to read and understand commercial real estate transaction documents, such as a lease, purchase & sale agreement, sublease agreement, SNDA, estoppel, assignment agreement, etc.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 114,750.00 - $135,000.00

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