Business Development Associate

Business Development / Client Services Associate – Real Estate Investment

A market-leading, full-service commercial real estate investment platform is hiring for a Business Development Associate. Serving a diverse client roster—ranging from private equity sponsors and REITs to corporate operators and family offices—the firm offers a fast-paced, high-touch environment driven by strategic expansion and relationship-driven success

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This is a pivotal, highly visible growth role designed for a sharp, polished professional seeking direct exposure to commercial real estate, corporate strategy, and high-level client management. Working under the Head of Business Development, the Associate will help scale the firm’s relationship architecture, research emerging market opportunities, and drive client engagement across all core business line

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Location: Midtown NYC onsite Monday – Friday, with seasonal remote we

eksHours: ~8:30 AM – 5:30/6:00 PM (Flexibility required for occasional evening client events and networki

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Compensation & Bene

• fits$90k–$105k base salary (capped at $110k based on background) plus annual discretionary bonus eligibil
• ity.Comprehensive Health Coverage: Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance options (approx. 75% company-subsidiz
• ed).Retirement Planning: 401(k) program with employer matching (eligible after 6 mont
• hs).Time Off & Remote Perks: Flexible PTO policy ("unlimited" within reasonable manager approval), plus company-wide remote work periods during the final week of summer and between Christmas and New Year's

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Primary Responsibil

itiesClient Engagement & Relationship Manag

• ementExecutive Partnership: Work closely with the Head of Business Development to maintain, track, and deepen relationships across key client segm
• ents.Meeting & Event Support: Join pitch discussions, industry conferences, and client dinners; oversee immediate email follow-ups and logistical coordination for corporate entertain
• ment.Strategic Outreach: Systematically identify target sponsors, operators, and capital sources to build targeted business development campa

igns.Market Intelligence & Strategic G

• rowthIndustry Research: Track commercial real estate capital flows, transaction trends, and market developments to transform insights into actionable sales th
• eses.Cross-Platform Integration: Collaborate across internal brokerage, advisory, and investment teams to uncover cross-selling and strategic growth syner
• gies.Collateral & Content Preparation: Help draft customized pitch decks, executive briefing papers, and targeted outreach materials alongside marketing leader

ship.Systems & Operational Su

• pportPipeline & CRM Management: Maintain and structure pipeline activity, contact lists, and transaction notes in the corporate database (Salesforce / HubS
• pot).Campaign Logistics: Partner with marketing channels on cold outreach initiatives, event follow-ups, and brand awareness eff

orts.Candidate Qualifications & Desired Attri

• butesExperience: 2 to 5 years of post-undergraduate professional experience (open to 1 year for high-potential candidates). Experience in client services, investor relations, expert network research, or corporate administrative roles stepping up into BD is highly va
• lued.Education: Bachelor’s degree requ
• ired.A genuine curiosity and passion for the commercial real estate space is essen
• tial.Key Tr
• aits:Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with strong executive pres
• ence.Impeccably polished and articulate, comfortable representing senior leadership in top-tier client sett
• ings.Natural multi-tasker with strong project management skills and a high degree of intellectual curio
• sity.Highly resourceful team player seeking a dedicated mentor in a close-working environ

ment.Please share your resume for considera

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