Business Development Director

Business Development Director

CBRE is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. We provide a full range of services to real estate occupiers, owners, and investors across the globe. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and client success drives our continued growth and leadership in the industry. CBRE is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Director to join our team in Chicago, IL. This individual will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities, driving revenue growth, and building strong client relationships within the services sector, with a focus on private equity, accounting, legal, and consulting firms.

What You'll Do :

• Build and maintain relationships with key private equity stakeholders, operating partners, industry experts, and other professional firms serving private equity and its portfolio companies.
• Assist in managing existing company relationships.
• Represent the firm at industry events and conferences.
• Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to identify potential clients, industries, and emerging trends.
• Develop and execute strategic business development plans to achieve new meeting and revenue targets.
• Establish and nurture strong relationships with potential and existing clients.
• Collaborate effectively with internal business lines and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and maximize opportunities.
• Focus on driving sales and generating new revenue streams through proactive business development initiatives.
• Track sales progress, analyze performance metrics, and identify areas for improvement.
• Create compelling proposals, presentations, and marketing materials for prospective clients.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure new business.
• Develop and implement effective marketing strategies to support business development efforts.

What You'll Need :

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared valuesrespect, integrity, service, and excellenceand we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Business Development Director position is $197,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Business Development Director position is $250,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada). CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women / Minorities / Persons with Disabilities / US Veterans).