Client Coordinator
Transaction Management | Chicago, IL | Full Time | From $55,000 to $70,000 per year
At Cresa, we believe our clients deserve better. A better space to work, create, build, grow. A better outcome for their people and organization. A better partner who puts their needs first, helping them navigate the landscape, tilting the playing field in their favor and giving them an insider’s edge.
Our mission is to find and foster the best environment for every business. Our purpose is to think beyond space - strengthening those we serve and enhancing quality of life for our clients and employees. We are built to champion our clients’ aspirations through real estate. When considering partnership, we strive to connect with those who share our values: Work Together, Create Value, Be Tenacious, Enhance Community, and Embrace Diversity.
We believe in being the change. We work together to find new ways of doing things that create value for our clients — and for each other. Because there is not much that feels better than collaborating to make a positive difference each day.
At Cresa, we offer an opportunity to be part of something bigger. To learn, advance, mentor and be recognized. Your voice will be heard, and you will be valued for both your individual and team contributions.
Summary
The Client Coordinator is a key member of the Transaction Management team, working closely with and providing support to Account Managers, Advisors and Managing Principals. This position provides coordination, reporting and transaction support that enables consistent execution and exceptional client experience. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Essential duties and responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day coordination and administrative support for a global corporate real estate account
- Partner with Account Managers to track deliverables, timelines, governance and overall account performance
- Support Advisors & Transaction Managers across leasing, acquisition, disposition, and renewal activity
- Maintain and track transaction pipelines, key milestones, and critical dates.
- Assist with preparation of client-facing materials, presentations and business reviews
- Support advisory fee tracking, invoicing, and financial reporting.
- Maintain and prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, ensuring data consistency and accuracy
- Coordinate meetings, property tours, workflow communications and cross-regional collaboration
- Support process improvement initiatives and account optimization efforts
- Assist Advisors in the RFP process by organizing client responses, developing alternative matrices, and providing basic financial analyses for multiple scenarios
Qualifications
- Commitment to exceptional client service
- Ability to multitask and maintain high level of accuracy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Professional, engaging attitude with a flexible nature and the ability to multitask and prioritize projects and tasks, to meet both local team and corporate deadlines
- Team-oriented experience and approach are required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook; experience with CRM platforms, Smartsheet, collaborative work management tools or real estate systems a plus
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
1-3 years of experience working in commercial real estate or professional services environment
Physical Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
NOTE: The job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; supervisors may assign other duties as deemed necessary.
Cresa is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. Cresa strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.
About Cresa LLC
Cresa is the world's largest commercial real estate advisory firm that exclusively represents occupiers and specializes in the delivery of fully integrated real estate solutions. Delivered across every industry, its services include Consulting, Facilities Management, Global Portfolio Solutions, Capital Markets / Strategies, Lease Administration, Location Strategy & Economic Development Incentives, Project Management, Transaction Management and Workplace Intelligence. With over 1000 employees in more than 80 offices globally, Cresa partners with occupiers everywhere. For more information, please visit cresa.com.
