Cushman & Wakefield · 3 months ago
Operations Specialist - West LA
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$70K/yr - $82K/yrCushman & Wakefield is a global leader in real estate services, and they are seeking an Operations Specialist to support broker teams and department leaders. This role involves creatively solving operational problems and assisting with various administrative duties to ensure efficient office operations.
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLeasingLegalProperty Management
Responsibilities
Works with Manager of Market Operations on business continuity issues, such as emergency plans, to follow up with fee-earners, Project Coordinators, and Office Managers, as needed
In the absence of functional leadership, work with fee-earners to deploy teams of research, marketing, and service delivery staff
Consult with Brokers and teams regularly on business plan reviews
Encourage Brokers adoption of platform resources, establish key contacts and cross-sell opportunities
Responsible for organizing specialty group and all-hands sales meetings
Provide oversight for recruiting, onboarding, performance management, employee coaching, counseling, and policy adherence in conjunction with HR
Work in conjunction with IT, Real Estate, and management on all moves while tracking broker licenses, professional memberships, and educational requirements and follow up with fee-earners on any delinquencies or upcoming actions required
Enter and maintain tracking of expenses related to deals, using Commissions Accounting and CRM Systems
Attribute expenses to specific deals or other codes and track against deal budget while entering expense reports into Workday
Manage purchasing and maintenance of office supplies and office equipment (i.e. furniture, IT equipment, telephones, snack services, plants, etc.) by ordering through Workday, procurement, or outside vendor; entering all new local vendors into Workday and cleanse data, if required
Performs other related duties as required or requested
Qualification
Required
Experience in administrative support roles
Ability to creatively solve problems
Strong organizational skills
Experience with recruiting, onboarding, and performance management
Familiarity with CRM systems and expense tracking
Ability to manage purchasing and maintenance of office supplies and equipment
Strong communication skills to consult with Brokers and teams
Ability to work in conjunction with IT and management on operational tasks
Experience in handling business continuity issues
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life, and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services.
Founded in 1917
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$734.8MKey Investors
GreystoneCitizens BankVanke
2023-10-10Post Ipo Debt· $223.8M
2023-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2022-10-13Post Ipo Debt· $27.3M
Leadership Team
Matthew Bouw
CEO Asia Pacific & EMEA
Michelle M. MacKay
CEO
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