Job Title
Business Development SpecialistJob Description Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and confident Business Development Specialist to support our growing commercial real estate brokerage team. This role is responsible for generating new business opportunities through high-volume outbound cold calling, identifying qualified leads, and setting meetings for brokers. You’ll play a key role in expanding our market presence and pipeline by building strategic relationships and gathering intelligence on tenant needs.This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable with outreach-based roles, and is passionate about making connections and driving results.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Generation & Outreach
- Make high-volume outbound cold calls to prospective office tenants
- Identify qualified leads and schedule meetings on behalf of brokers
- Engage potential clients with clear, confident communication and a consultative approach
Pipeline & CRM Management
- Track all call activity, lead details, and follow-up actions in CRM system
- Maintain and update targeted prospecting lists
- Provide weekly reporting on progress, pipeline health, and outreach metrics
Market Intelligence
- Conduct light market research to identify trends, target tenant segments, and competitive positioning
- Stay up to date on regional leasing activity, tenant movement, and industry developments
Broker & Team Collaboration
- Work closely with brokers to understand service offerings, target client profiles, and customize messaging
- Participate in team strategy sessions to refine outreach tactics and continuously improve results
Qualifications:
- Strong verbal communication skills and confidence in cold calling
- Comfortable making 40+ outbound calls per day
- Resilient and goal-oriented, with the ability to stay motivated and handle rejection
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong time management skills
- Familiarity with CRM tools and lead tracking preferred
- Prior cold calling or sales experience a plus (real estate experience a bonus but not required)
Preferred Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Clear written communication for follow-ups and lead handoffs
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt messaging to client needs
- Basic understanding of commercial real estate is helpful but not required
- Collaborative team mindset and eagerness to contribute to group success
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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