Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Cresa Alberta
Job overview
The Commercial Real Estate Advisor role at Cresa Alberta involves representing occupiers in commercial real estate transactions, focusing on delivering integrated real estate solutions and ensuring clients' best interests.
Responsibilities and impact
The advisor will strategize to achieve optimal results for occupiers, build and maintain client relationships, engage in sales and negotiation, and collaborate with teams and service lines to support clients' real estate needs.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a Texas real estate license, a bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of sales or management experience, strong sales and negotiation skills, excellent communication, and a professional demeanor; experience with C-Level executives and a strong network is preferred.
Career development
Cresa provides career-oriented thought leadership, training through manuals, mentorship, team involvement, and regular meetings to support professional growth for both new and experienced advisors.
Work environment and culture
Cresa emphasizes a professional, entrepreneurial, and client-focused culture with strong support through mentorship and team collaboration in a dynamic real estate environment.
Company information
Cresa is a global commercial real estate advisory firm exclusively representing occupiers, with over 1,200 employees in more than 85 offices worldwide, offering integrated real estate services across industries.
Team overview
The advisor will join an expanding team in the Dallas-Fort Worth office, working alongside workplace specialists, project managers, consultants, and senior leadership.
Job location and travel
The position is based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Texas, requiring a Texas real estate license and a valid driver's license.
Unique job features
The role is unique in that Cresa exclusively represents occupiers, never landlords, ensuring no conflict of interest, and offers access to a broad platform of integrated services and data intelligence analytics.
Company overview
Cresa Alberta is a commercial real estate advisory firm specializing in tenant representation and workplace solutions for businesses across Alberta, with offices in Calgary and Edmonton. The company exclusively represents occupiers, helping clients with lease negotiations, strategic planning, project management, and real estate transactions without conflicts of interest from representing landlords. Cresa generates revenue through advisory fees and commissions based on successful real estate transactions and consulting services. Founded as part of the global Cresa network, the Alberta branch benefits from international resources while maintaining a strong local presence and deep knowledge of the regional market. Candidates should note Cresa’s client-first philosophy, collaborative culture, and reputation for integrity and transparency in the commercial real estate industry.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your sales and negotiation skills, emphasizing your ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, especially with C-Level executives, as this is critical for a Commercial Real Estate Advisor at Cresa Alberta.
Focus on showcasing your entrepreneurial drive, work ethic, and experience with CRM and Office 365, along with your organizational and time management capabilities, to align with Cresa’s emphasis on self-motivation and professionalism.
Apply through multiple platforms including Cresa Alberta’s corporate website, LinkedIn job postings, and reputable real estate industry job boards to maximize your application exposure.
Connect with current Commercial Real Estate Advisors and team members at Cresa Alberta on LinkedIn; ice breakers could include commenting on a recent market trend they’ve discussed or asking about their experience with Cresa’s occupier-only advisory model.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'occupier representation,' 'sales and negotiation skills,' 'CRM,' 'relationship building,' and 'Texas real estate license' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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