Senior Associate, Brokerage

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Senior Associate, Brokerage - Tenant Representation

We are seeking a tenacious and results-driven Senior Associate to join our high-performing Tenant Representation Brokerage team in Chicago. This role is fundamentally a business development position with a heavy emphasis on canvassing and cold calling to generate new business opportunities. You'll need a hunter mentality and exceptional communication skills to engage with owners, C-Suite executives, and senior corporate real estate decision-makers. Your success will come from aggressively building a pipeline through prospecting while supporting the team's transaction processes.

Core Responsibilities:

• Drive new business development through aggressive canvassing and cold calling - converting outreach into meetings and new business wins is the primary metric for success in this role
• Generate leads and opportunities through consistent prospecting and follow-up with potential clients
• Support client relationships by conducting property tours, developing market analyses, and creating compelling client-facing materials
• Maintain and update the team's prospect database and CRM systems with meticulous attention to detail
• Support transaction processes by analyzing property data, reviewing legal documents, and creating financial models
• Collaborate with research teams to leverage market intelligence for presentations and client deliverables
• Actively participate in team meetings, sales updates, and contribute to market research initiatives

Qualifications:

Required:

• 3-5+ years of successful sales experience, preferably in commercial real estate brokerage or professional services with demonstrable business development results
• IL Real Estate License within 90 days
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment
• Self-motivated with the tenacity to pursue leads persistently and handle rejection constructively
• Team player who contributes to a collaborative, high-energy atmosphere

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, real estate, or related field
• Pure real estate experience or prior successful sales role in a different industry

Track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets

Estimated total compensation for this position:

1.00 – 1.00 USD per year

The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data .

Location:

On-site –Chicago, IL

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

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