Transaction Manager

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What this job involves -

A transaction manager helps clients strategize, evaluate, and execute real estate transactions to meet our client's business and occupancy needs. This role will manage and execute purchase and lease transactions while fostering client relationships and business growth. This position works independently and as part of a team. This role will manage and work with professionals across a wide variety of disciplines and business units. Demonstrated experience in managing projects to successful outcomes and the ability to think strategically and act proactively is paramount.

Location: Peoria, IL

Compensation Range: Base Salary plus commissions depending on experience.

Manage Client Relationships

• Assume key transaction responsibilities for the client with full-time on-site support.

• Provide advice on client transactions and attend regular client meetings and teams calls.

• Manage transaction reporting to the client and work to improve internal processes.

• Manage building tours with the client and prospects.

Transaction Execution

• Assist, execute, and independently manage a large number of commercial real estate transactions of all types and sizes, by representing the client as a Tenant and as a Landlord, while adhering to JLL's and the Client's processes and standards for expertise and professionalism.

• Utilize JLL's lease administration tool to track and create strategies for critical dates, provide insightful reporting to the client, manage documents, provide guidance on Landlord and Tenant responsibilities and obligations, facilitate new lease documents to be abstracted by the lease admin team, and provide updated contact information for Tenant and Landlord decision makers.

• Collect client requirements, obtain market data, review market reports, oversee site selection and site evaluation, create requests for proposals (RFP's), negotiate letters of intent, leases, purchase and sale agreements, and prepare client approval packages.

• Deliver measurable value by negotiating favourable economics based on market conditions and flexible lease terms for the client and track in accordance with KPI's.

• Actively monitor progress of all transactions to ensure timely completion by utilizing JLL's transaction tracker tool.

• Review commission invoices for accuracy and progress on payment; review accounting processes for accuracy and assure it is updated regularly.

• Support Client's legal team in facilitating the STARK compliance process for all transactions.

Interested? An ideal candidate would need to have the following qualifications:

Required

• A bachelor's degree, with a minimum of 4-years of experience as a Transaction Manager or equivalent commercial real estate transaction experience, with an Illinois Real Estate License.

• Proven skills in lease documents and purchase and sales agreements.

• Experience working with corporate clients to achieve real estate objectives with excellent service.

• Solid understanding of financial and accounting impacts of owning and leasing real estate.

• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

• Exceptional negotiating, communication, collaboration, organization and process skills.

• Strong ability to interpret and communicate business intelligence/data analytics.

• Advanced proficiency with Technology

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word), Google Sheets, Lease Admin Software

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Location:

On-site

• Atlanta, GA, Peoria, IL

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Flexible and Remote Work Arrangements may be available

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