Cushman & Wakefield

Transaction Manager

Cushman & Wakefield$85K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 2–5 years of experience in commercial real estate brokerage support, transaction coordination, or portfolio administration preferred
  • Strong organizational and project management skills for managing multiple priorities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred)
  • Experience with CoStar or similar market research tools a plus

Responsibilities

  • Support multi-market and single-market client portfolios with board decks, approvals, and scheduling
  • Assist with portfolio tracking and lease expiration management
  • Prepare high-quality client materials like tour books and financial comparison tables
  • Coordinate with marketing and research teams for accurate client presentations
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in CRM and transaction management systems
  • Track activity and key metrics for internal and client reporting
  • Coordinate transaction workflows from initial requirements through execution

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with national and global corporate clients
  • Exposure to multi-market portfolio management
  • Development of skills in market research and data analysis
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Support for onboarding new clients and transitions between management teams
Full Job Description

Job Title

Transaction Manager

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the day-to-day transaction management of a portfolio of properties on behalf of one or more national and/or global corporate services clients. Responsibilities include portfolio & client support, data reporting, market research & intelligence, and/or monitoring internal/external workflows to ensure consistent quality of service and work product.

Job Description

Portfolio & Client Support

  • Support team managing multi-market and single-market client portfolios, including board decks, approvals, tour scheduling, showings, etc.

  • Assist with portfolio tracking, lease expiration schedules, and pipeline management across assigned accounts.

Marketing & Deliverables

  • Prepare high-quality client materials including tour books, market summaries, financial comparison tables, and portfolio review decks.

  • Coordinate with marketing and research teams to produce accurate, client-ready presentations and reports.

  • Ensure branding, formatting, and data consistency across all deliverables.

Data, Reporting & Systems

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in CRM and transaction management systems (e.g., Salesforce).

  • Assist with portfolio analytics, rent comparisons, and basic financial modeling under broker direction.

  • Track activity, pipeline metrics, and reporting for internal and client use.

Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Liaise with internal teams including research, finance, legal, marketing, and workplace strategy to support client initiatives.

  • Coordinate calendars, meetings, and logistics for client presentations, tours, and portfolio reviews.

  • Support onboarding of new portfolio clients and transitions between ownership or property management teams.

Market Research & Intelligence

  • Assist with gathering market data, comparable transactions, and landlord information.

  • Support brokers with research related to market conditions, availability, and competitive positioning.

Transaction Coordination

  • Coordinate transaction workflows from initial requirements through execution, including tours, proposals, and deal documentation.

  • Prepare and organize Letters of Intent (LOIs), proposals, and transaction summaries.

  • Track key deal milestones, critical dates, and deliverables to ensure timely execution.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

  • 2–5 years of experience in commercial real estate brokerage support, transaction coordination, or portfolio administration preferred.

  • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred).

  • Experience with CoStar or similar market research tools a plus.

Key Attributes

  • Detail-oriented and process-driven.

  • Client-service mindset with strong follow-through.

  • Comfortable supporting senior brokers and complex client accounts.

Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.





The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate27s experience and qualifications.


The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.


The compensation for the position is: $ 85,000.00 - $100,000.00

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield plc is a global commercial real estate services firm. The company's corporate headquarters is located in Chicago, Illinois. Cushman & Wakefield is among the world's largest commercial real estate services firms, with revenues of US$9.4 billion in 2021. The company operates from approximately 400 offices in 60 countries, has around 50,000 employees and manages about 4,100 million sq ft of commercial space. It is one of the "Big Three" commercial real estate services companies, alongside CBRE and JLL.
Learn more about Cushman & Wakefield
Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$220.5 million
Founded
1917
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$7.8 billion
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