Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

At Northmarq, you can be part of something special. Northmarq is a unique capital markets resource for commercial real estate investors, providing our clients access to experts in debt, equity, investment sales, loan servicing, and fund management. We offer you a career path with best-in-class training, and we foster inclusive teams committed to collaboration, mentoring, and growth. At Northmarq, we will help you unlock your potential – whether you are an industry veteran or you're just getting started. Your new career is waiting. Start something special today. Northmarq was voted by Real Estate Forum as one of The Best Places to Work in Commercial Real Estate!

Northmarq is seeking a Relationship Transaction Manager to join our industry-leading brokers on the Net Lease Commercial Investment Sales Chicago team. This is a dual-function role designed for a dynamic, relationship-oriented professional who thrives at the intersection of business development and transaction execution. We're looking for someone with relational fluency, strategic awareness, and exceptional communication skills, someone who can both bring new opportunities to the table and ensure every transaction reaches the finish line.

Importantly, this role is designed to create impact—giving you the chance to directly influence deal outcomes, own key client relationships, and hold measurable accountability for success. We are seeking an entrepreneurial, relational, and strategic individual who is proactive, relationship-driven, and outcome-focused.

In this role, you will:

Activate Relationships & Create Market Impact

• Serve as the first point of contact for top buyer brokers and investors in the net lease market, strategically positioning new listings with the most relevant capital sources.
• Engage directly with leading institutional REITs, developers, and private equity firms.

Drive Execution with Ownership

• Take ownership of post-Exclusive Listing Agreement (ELA) activities, ensuring each deal moves seamlessly from launch to LOI to closing.
• Drive strategy into measurable results that directly influence revenue and client outcome through your execution.

Position Responsibilities:

Relationship Activation

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with top buyer brokers and repeat private buyers.
• Identify and proactively engage relevant capital sources immediately upon listing sign-off.
• Profile buyers based on property criteria and align them with active opportunities.
• Initiate meaningful pre-marketing conversations to build early deal momentum.

Execution

• Coordinate with analysts, marketing, and producers to ensure smooth and timely execution.
• Oversee all post-ELA processes, from launch prep to targeted buyer outreach.
• Track and analyze buyer engagement, escalating high-interest prospects to brokers.
• Deliver a consistent, high-quality buyer experience through the entire sales cycle.

Client & Deal Management

• Provide proactive communication to clients and internal teams with regular deal updates.
• Lead transaction tracking and reporting through Salesforce, ensuring data accuracy.
• Collaborate to refine Salesforce tools and improve team workflow efficiency.

Transaction Management

• Manage the full transaction lifecycle from LOI through closing.
• Ensure timely completion of documentation, due diligence, and escrow processes.
• Coordinate across all internal and external stakeholders to meet critical deadlines.

What we are looking for:

• Education: Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience: Minimum 2+ years in commercial real estate (investment sales preferred).

• Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Deep understanding of commercial real estate transactions, documentation, and industry practices.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving ability for complex deal situations.
• Project management experience, with proven ability to manage multiple high-priority deals.
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills; negotiation experience preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong Proficiency in MS Office Suite; Salesforce or project management software experience a plus.
• Licensing: Active real estate license (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

Northmarq offers a highly competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K match and an annual discretionary contribution based on business performance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance, education assistance, volunteer paid time off, charitable contribution match and so much more!

Illinois Residents: Northmarq carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The salary range for the Relationship Manager position is $90,000.00 to $110,000.00 annually, with significant and meaningful upside bonus potential. This range is a good faith estimate and the actual compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

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