Senior Transaction Manager

Job Title

Senior Transaction Manager

Job Description Summary

The Senior Transaction Manager (TM) will work directly with our client’s Director of Real Estate & Facilities (DRE) and will support the Real Estate & Facilities function in managing its enterprise-wide real estate portfolio to become a world-class example of a corporate real estate and facilities group. Under the guidance and coaching of the DRE, the TM will interface with various persons inside of and outside of the client’s organization including functional area peers and leaders across business and operating units as well as outside resource and service providers. The TM will play a pivotal role in handling real estate transactions, reporting data, special projects, strategy, and communication as well as applying real estate experience, knowledge and practical assessments and analytical skills to various real estate matters.

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

IMPORTANT Education  

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

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE  

• 5+ years of real estate experience in transactions management or corporate real estate
• Robust knowledge and familiarity with terms, principles, and practices of commercial/industrial real estate.
• High proficiency in CoStar Real Estate Manager, financial systems, and related platforms.
• Proven abilities to work successfully both independently and collaboratively across a variety of levels and functions.
• Agility to develop and maintain high level of organization and prioritization while also handling a large capacity and volume under shifting priorities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to recognize the need for modifying approaches to build rapport and trust while being clear with messaging, information and purpose; adeptness at initiating communication with previously unknown parties.
• Proven ingenuity, resourcefulness, ability to research, gather and verify information

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must obtain and hold state real estate salesperson license in the state of Georgia
• 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 is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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