Associate or Associate Director

Savills US, part of the global commercial real estate services company, offers a high-energy, entrepreneurial work environment.  We are seeking Associates to join teams with senior level executives in our dynamic, fast-paced New York City office.  This is an extremely competitive industry, and we value candidates who are intelligent, assertive, analytical, quick learners and action oriented. Ideal candidates also possess excellent time management, organizational and communication skills.

Associates will be trained and mentored by their senior team members and will also participate in learning sessions with peers led by senior management. Successful Associates can look forward to a career with exceptional growth and earning potential.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Generate new business meetings for senior brokerage team members by making prospecting phone calls to potential clients, utilizing social media or other networking techniques
• Sell the skillset of the brokerage team to prospects
• Learn the intricacies of the NYC real estate market
• Become knowledgeable on Savills services and basic concepts of tenant representation
• Establish and maintain database for tracking prospects in Salesforce
• Conduct web-based research of prospects
• Engage with industry, professional and charitable associations to build relationships
• Develop sales strategies and follow-up materials
• Assist the Team in executing and closing real estate transactions, including preparing analyses of different real estate options, conducting building tours, participating in negotiating sessions and managing transaction documentation
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned 

The qualified candidate will possess the following: 

• Two to five years’ experience selling products or services to senior executives, including CEOs, CFOs & COOs of major NYC-based organizations (experience selling real estate services preferred, but not required)
• Strong personal initiative and desire to succeed in a demanding, entrepreneurial environment
• Tenacity and fearlessness in pursuit of business opportunities
• An understanding of the challenges of a sales environment (rejection and time required to make money)
• Ability to multi-task effectively, organize, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well individually and in a collaborative team environment
• High level of excellence in both written and verbal communication, with exceptional attention to detail
• Consistently demonstrate a high level of performance and professionalism, as well as a positive attitude
• Real estate salesperson license or willingness to obtain one
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Power Point
• Proficiency with InDesign a plus 

Savills values a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. All qualified applicants, including minorities and women, are encouraged to apply.

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