CBRE · 20 hours ago
Senior Business Development Associate (AI Solutions & Emerging Technologies)
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$125K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expCBRE is a leading real estate services firm, and they are seeking a Senior Business Development Associate to join their Advisory & Transaction Solutions team. This role involves providing strategic advisory support, leveraging data analytics, and implementing innovative technology solutions to address complex real estate challenges for clients and brokers.
CommercialFinancial ServicesProperty DevelopmentReal Estate
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior-level brokers and clients, providing insights across portfolio management, acquisitions, and dispositions
Establish and maintain strong relationships across the team, clients, and subject matter experts
Develop and manage analytics processes for portfolio diagnostics, commercial metrics, and gap analyses
Lead research, data analysis, and reporting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in leased and owned assets
Collaborate with finance and commercial modeling teams to align portfolio data with business metrics (revenue, activity volume, staffing requirements)
Support sales activities such as lead generation, solutioning, client meetings, and relationship expansion without directly chasing transactions
Own the technology and AI adoption for the team, identifying inefficiencies and implementing tools that enhance productivity and client service
Mentor and manage interns, analysts, and junior team members while providing guidance on business development and portfolio strategy
Participate in conferences and client-facing events as required to strengthen strategic relationships
Maintain high administrative standards: take detailed meeting notes, update CRM systems, and coordinate meetings efficiently
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred; High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years of relevant experience accepted
Proven leadership experience, managing teams, interns, or mentees
Demonstrated ability in relationship management and client-facing strategic advisory roles
Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of translating data into actionable business strategies
Experience in financial modeling highly desired
Tech-forward: fluent in AI solutions, emerging technologies, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Strong organizational and project management skills; able to juggle multiple responsibilities
Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex concepts clearly
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
Benefits
Discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program
Company
CBRE
Operating across every dimension of commercial real estate, CBRE sees more so you can do more.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.8BKey Investors
Athene Capital
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2025-04-29Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
2024-02-20Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Adam Gallistel
Co-CEO and CIO
Andrew Glanzman
Chief Executive Officer of CBRE’s Real Estate Investments
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