Client Relationship Manager

Advocate Commercial Real Estate Advisors is a fast-growing commercial real estate firm specializing in representing office tenants for over 20 years. Our company is headquartered in downtown Chicago, with an additional office located in Detroit. Our strengths lie in our services and solutions, driven by our exceptional people. We are committed to offering a best-in-class employee experience to our workforce.

A Client Relationship Manager is responsible for introducing Advocate’s real estate services and expertise to potential clients. With a strong focus on proactive communication, they identify, maintain, and grow their book of business. Client Relationship Managers are results-driven and highly motivated, with the opportunity for unlimited earning potential. This is a full-time position with a base salary and commission pay. This role also presents an opportunity, if chosen, to pursue a career in commercial real estate brokerage at Advocate.

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Build a book of business by researching leads, cold calling, and persuading decision makers to utilize Advocate’s services; use creative and persistent methods to prospect and generate new opportunities.
• Advance your skillset through required sales training and continuous education; utilize educational resources to become subject matter experts on Advocate’s services and commercial real estate market trends.
• Meet or exceed outlined effort expectations and production metrics.

Essential Skills, Characteristics, and Experience:

• Prior sales experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills, persuasiveness, and confidence.
• Efficient time management skills with the ability to recognize profitable opportunities.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to be a team player.
• Effective and professional written and verbal communication.
• Entrepreneurial and competitive spirit, passion, and self-motivation.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Adaptability, multi-tasking ability, and sense of urgency for goal achievement.
• Willingness to obtain Illinois Real Estate License.

Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage
• 401(k) featuring Employer Match
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)
• Untracked Paid Time Off
• Access to business development technology platforms

Advocate is an at-will employer. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.