Bisnow · 1 month ago
Associate (Business Development)
Chicago
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $68K/yr
0+ years expBisnow is the #1 job platform and executive recruiting consultancy for the Commercial Real Estate industry. The Associate role involves supporting the Managing Director and sales leadership in driving prospecting, opportunity qualification, and closing support for CRE search engagements.
Commercial Real EstateNewsPublishingReal Estate
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Managing Director to develop a targeted prospecting and outreach strategy within your territories, identifying owners, developers, operators, and investment firms that can benefit from our services
Follow up on leads through email, phone, video conference, and LinkedIn to qualify or disqualify interest in our services. Quickly assess hiring needs, budget, decision-making processes, and timing to determine fit
Guide prospects through our search offerings, articulate our value proposition in the CRE space, run effective discovery, and convert qualified opportunities into signed search engagements
Negotiate terms, pricing structures, and contract details with clients in partnership with the Managing Director. Ensure all agreements reflect mutually beneficial outcomes and set the recruiting team up for success
Work cross-functionally with the recruiting team to ensure smooth handoffs, alignment on role requirements, and accurate scoping of each search. Provide ongoing communication around client expectations, timelines, and changes to search criteria
Leverage Bisnow, Biscred and SelectLeaders data, technology, and industry relationships to identify high-value opportunities and drive revenue
Document all client interactions, opportunity stages, and contract details in Salesforce. Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to maintain transparency and alignment
Qualification
Required
0–3 years of experience in sales, recruiting, CRE, or a competitive college Selling Initiative Program
Strong self-starter mentality and drive to exceed targets
Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn quickly
Interest in becoming a top producer in sales or executive search
Hustle, coachability, and ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
Ability to learn new products, markets, and processes quickly
High energy, strong organizational skills, and a disciplined work ethic
Interest in commercial real estate, recruiting, executive search
3–5 years in B2B sales, recruiting, CRE, or a related client-facing role
Demonstrated success managing a sales pipeline and advancing deals independently
Stronger fluency in commercial real estate concepts, hiring processes, and organizational structures
Experience supporting or leading closing conversations and contract negotiations
Ability to operate with more autonomy while partnering closely with leadership
Proven ability to influence decision makers and manage more complex sales motions
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - effective the 1st of the month following your start date.
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance - this includes maternity and paternity leaves as well.
401K
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Dependent Care Account
Unlimited Vacation Days
7 days paid sick leave
9 paid Holidays
Referral Bonus Program
Company
Bisnow
The worlds largest CRE news and events platform.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-05-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Mark Bonner
Editor-in-Chief / VP, Content
Recent News
The Capital Link
2025-10-31
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