Careers

Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Managing Director, Research & Communications, the Research Analyst works across the firm to gather, distill, and provide value-add insights and intelligence. They will track data and conduct market analysis on a regular and ad-hoc basis, generating digestible, institutional-quality research content for internal and external audiences.

This is an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneurial, ambitious, analytically rigorous, creative, and clear thinker with an open mind who wants to develop a career in real estate and learn first-class professional research and business communication skills.

The successful candidate will be early in their career and demonstrate an interest in research and writing. Experience with commercial real estate is helpful but not necessary; enthusiasm, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic are essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce digestible, innovative research content that adds value to internal decisions and differentiates Bradford Allen externally from competitors.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly reports for the Chicago office market.
• Source, capture, store, and share statistical data to generate value-add insights and build compelling narratives.
• Surveil industry and non-industry media for critical stories, actionable intelligence, and emerging trends.
• Compile and maintain a user-friendly lease and sales comps database.
• Compile and update a tenants-in-the-market list.
• Track investment sales, buildings on the market, and new developments.
• Take on any additional ad hoc projects as directed.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Demonstrated facility with data collection, management, and analytics.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Highly communicative and eager to learn—able to work independently and as part of a team; able to give, accept, and apply frank feedback.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Able to balance multiple projects in a high-stakes work environment.
• High degree of professionalism—able to confidently present complex information to internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Can work with and maintain confidential information and materials.

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About Bradford Allen

Bradford Allen is a Chicago-based, national commercial real estate firm that offers a full array of brokerage services to entrepreneurial, not-for-profit, and corporate business entities. Our realty services team provides strategy, marketing, and transaction execution for occupiers, investors, and owners of commercial real estate. Bradford Allen professionals create flexible solutions through a high level of expertise, persistence, and a singular focus on client objectives. Our integrated services platform includes Tenant Representation, Landlord Representation, Property & Asset Management, Consulting & Advisory Services, and Project & Construction Management.

Bradford Allen professionals create flexible solutions for our clients through their experience, commitment to solving the most difficult problems, persistence, loyalty, hard work, and a singular focus on client objectives.

Position Summary
The candidate will assist the downtown leasing team in developing new business accounts and servicing existing clients by performing the typical roles of a client services coordinator. The position is a path to brokerage if desired.

Compensation – Negotiable salary

Desired Skills and Experience

Responsibilities
• Manage and keep current all listings using online platform
• Ability to work across numerous departments to increase Leads, Referrals and Opportunities
• Assist and distribute digital and print marketing including email campaigns, postcards, flyers, miscellaneous marketing pieces, client information packages, etc.
• Accurately track prospecting, referrals, leads, and sales
• Maintain and grow database, verify information, and capture email addresses for future campaigns.
• Research leads and update CRM with information provided.
• Preparation of specific transaction related documents such as Lease Proposals, Client Agreements, etc. required in Commercial Real Estate transactions
• Help identify new client opportunities through market research and current client base
• Assist and coordinate between broker and other departments in the development and preparation of marketing and presentation materials
• Run financial analysis to be presented by broker to client.
• Assist with pitches and client/prospect meetings
• Maintain any social media accounts
• Backup for showings
• Perform all typical roles of a Broker Assistant
• Work closely with assigned brokers

Qualifications
• Illinois Real Estate Broker’s license, can start process post hire
• Experience in commercial real estate, marketing or sales a bonus, but not necessary
• Openness to prospecting and new business development
• Strong communication skills (oral, written & presentation)
• Must possess a professional presence and be a strong relationship builder
• Ideal candidate is detail oriented, driven, optimistic, outgoing and an energetic self-starter
• Excellent follow through and expectation setting with team members

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About Bradford Allen

Bradford Allen is a Chicago-based, national commercial real estate firm that offers a full array of brokerage services to entrepreneurial, not-for-profit, and corporate business entities. Our realty services team provides strategy, marketing, and transaction execution for occupiers, investors, and owners of commercial real estate. Bradford Allen professionals create flexible solutions through a high level of expertise, persistence, and a singular focus on client objectives. Our integrated services platform includes Tenant Representation, Landlord Representation, Property & Asset Management, Consulting & Advisory Services, and Project & Construction Management.

Bradford Allen professionals create flexible solutions for our clients through their experience, commitment to solving the most difficult problems, persistence, loyalty, hard work, and a singular focus on client objectives.

Position Summary
The candidate will work directly with one of our Senior Brokers to develop new business accounts and service existing clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and hungry self-starter possessing strong sales skills, business acumen and leadership potential. Bradford Allen offers a salary and commission compensation structure and an extensive training and development program designed to equip its brokers with the skills required for future success in the commercial real estate business.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Develop and grow strong relationships with internal and external clients
• Develop an understanding of basic building, real estate, and lease terminology
• Assist in the development and preparation of marketing and presentation materials
• Research local, regional and national Tenants and Landlords
• Qualify and target prospective companies to pursue
• Prepare and complete client tours with brokers and clients
• Manage internal traffic with marketing, research, and analytics
• Cold call office users in the market
• Become a local market expert

Required Experience/Qualifications

• Illinois Real Estate Broker’s license
• Proven sales experience focusing on prospecting and new business development
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with C-Level executives
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, and presentation)
• Ability to establish oneself as a trusted advisor and expert
• Must possess a professional presence and be a strong relationship builder
• The ideal candidate is driven, optimistic, persistent, aggressive, and outgoing
• Works well in a team environment and individually

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About Bradford Allen

Bradford Allen is a Chicago-based, national commercial real estate firm that offers a full array of brokerage services to entrepreneurial, not-for-profit, and corporate business entities. Our realty services team provides strategy, marketing, and transaction execution for occupiers, investors, and owners of commercial real estate. Bradford Allen professionals create flexible solutions through a high level of expertise, persistence, and a singular focus on client objectives. Our integrated services platform includes Tenant Representation, Landlord Representation, Property & Asset Management, Consulting & Advisory Services, and Project & Construction Management.

Bradford Allen professionals create flexible solutions for our clients through their experience, commitment to solving the most difficult problems, persistence, loyalty, hard work, and a singular focus on client objectives.

Position Summary
The candidate will work directly with a Senior Broker in Oak Brook to develop new business accounts and find industrial acquisition opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and hungry self-starter possessing strong sales skills, business acumen, and leadership potential. Bradford Allen offers a salary and commission compensation structure and an extensive training and development program designed to equip its brokers with the skills required for long-term success in the commercial real estate industry. There is an uncapped earning potential in this position.

Compensation $45,000 Salary PLUS Commission

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow strong relationships with internal and external clients
• Able to work in a collaborative team environment
• Identify prospective clients and canvass an industrial submarket
• Develop an understanding of basic building, real estate, and lease terminology
• Assist in the development and preparation of marketing and presentation materials
• Research local, regional, and national tenants
• Prepare and complete client tours with brokers and clients
• Cold call industrial users in the market
• Build a database of prospects for current and future use in sourcing representation transactions
• Create/maintain client database and CRM (locally, regionally & nationally)
• Present marketing proposals to clients
• Market exclusive listings to qualified buyers and negotiating offers
• Advise clients on their individualized real estate investment strategies
• Identify industrial acquisition opportunities for the firm
• Review and assist with requests for proposals, letters, building templates, building tour schedules, Client Activity Reports, and respond to building inquiries
• Attend networking and industry events

Qualifications

• Prior knowledge or experience in Commercial Real Estate
• Experience in the industrial supply chain and distribution industry
• Prior experience with CRM programs

Bonus Skills and Experience

• Prior knowledge or experience in Commercial Real Estate
• Experience in the industrial supply chain and distribution industry
• Prior experience with CRM programs

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About Bradford Allen

Bradford Allen is a Chicago-based, national commercial real estate firm that offers a full array of brokerage services to entrepreneurial, not-for-profit, and corporate business entities. Our realty services team provides strategy, marketing, and transaction execution for occupiers, investors, and owners of commercial real estate. Bradford Allen professionals create flexible solutions through a high level of expertise, persistence, and a singular focus on client objectives. Our integrated services platform includes Tenant Representation, Landlord Representation, Property & Asset Management, Consulting & Advisory Services, and Project & Construction Management.

Bradford Allen professionals create flexible solutions for our clients through their experience, commitment to solving the most difficult problems, persistence, loyalty, hard work, and a singular focus on client objectives.

Position Summary
Provide the highest level of customer service to ensure ownership’s goals and objectives are obtained. Implement processes and procedures that will provide tenants, visitors, and guests with first-class experiences. Develop, mentor, and train all direct reports.

Responsibilities
Financial Skills

• Develop and manage the annual operating budgets and 5-year capital budgets for the assigned properties.
• Financially operate the property to ensure that the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial goals, as approved in the annual budget, are attained.
• Analyze and review monthly operating reports and provide clear, concise explanation of budget variances.
• Actively manage collection of accounts receivable and payment of operating expenses pursuant to approved guidelines.
• Produce timely and accurate annual CAM & RET reconciliations for assigned properties.
• Review and approve all monthly scheduled charges.

Operational Skills

• Regularly inspect and evaluate all building equipment, systems, and grounds to ensure that the appearance and operation of the properties meet company standards.
• Continuously review the physical components and procedures to ensure the highest levels of safety and security are maintained.
• Analyze and maintain emergency procedures and preventative maintenance programs for all buildings.
• Develop positive relationships with vendor partners ensuring they understand the goals, objectives, and code of conduct required at the properties they serve.
• Ensure that work performed by outside contractors is performed timely, safely, and according to the scope of the services provided.
• Manage the certificate of insurance system to ensure all vendors and Tenant certificates in compliance with requirements established by ownership.
• Visit tenants regularly and always maintain a positive, productive, and professional relationship.
• Manage tenant move-in and move-out processes to ensure complete tenant satisfaction.
• Oversee the tenant work request system to ensure that tenant service calls are handled within the timeframe as approved by Ownership and with 100% customer satisfaction.
• Accurately complete legal documents and internal reporting documents pertaining to lease administration and administer the leases.
• Assist with all lease activity including tenant renewals, expansions, and contractions.
• Successfully manage tenant improvement and capital improvements projects following company guidelines.
• Competitively bid 3rd party provided services pursuant to company and Ownership guidelines.

Communication Skills

• Hire, train, manage and develop all direct reports.
• Conduct annual performance appraisals and develop employee specific goals annually.
• Assist in fostering a team atmosphere within the local offices.
• Clearly and concisely communicate with clients, team members, direct reports, vendors, and stakeholders.

Other Responsibilities

• Accurately and timely complete other tasks as assigned.
• Assist President with special projects.
• Continuously project a professional attitude and demeanor.
• Accurately produce lease abstracts for all new and existing tenants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with CCIM, CPM or RPA designation
• State real estate license.
• 7+ years of commercial property or commercial building management experience including 5+ years of directly supervising on-site personnel, vendor partners and client relationships.

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About Bradford Allen

Bradford Allen is a Chicago-based, national commercial real estate firm that offers a full array of brokerage services to entrepreneurial, not-for-profit, and corporate business entities. Our realty services team provides strategy, marketing, and transaction execution for occupiers, investors, and owners of commercial real estate. Bradford Allen professionals create flexible solutions through a high level of expertise, persistence, and a singular focus on client objectives. Our integrated services platform includes Tenant Representation, Landlord Representation, Property & Asset Management, Consulting & Advisory Services, and Project & Construction Management.

Bradford Allen professionals create flexible solutions for our clients through their experience, commitment to solving the most difficult problems, persistence, loyalty, hard work, and a singular focus on client objectives.