Business Development Associate - Commercial Real Estate

Company Description

Mohr Partners, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a global leader in corporate real estate advisory services with over three decades of experience. Specializing in serving corporate tenants and occupiers across industries, the firm offers integrated portfolio services such as lease administration, strategic consulting, transaction management, and economic incentives negotiation. With a presence across all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and internationally, Mohr Partners provides unparalleled results in the evolving real estate landscape. As the world's largest tenant-only commercial real estate advisory firm certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Mohr Partners demonstrates expertise in managing national and global contracts for Fortune 100 companies.

This role is based in Cleveland, OH and is a ground-floor role for someone who wants to build a career at the intersection of real estate, business development, and market strategy. You'll be embedded in a five-person commercial real estate team, working directly alongside experience advisors on significant projects, client outreach, and market research. The expectation is simple: come in curious, develop fast, and earn expanded responsibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development & Outreach

• Execute outbound campaigns via email, phone, and strategic outreach to generate qualified meetings and new client leads
• Research and identify key decision-makers within target organizations — ownership groups, corporate occupiers, investors
• Maintain and continuously improve CRM data to support pipeline visibility and follow-through

Market Research & Analysis

• Conduct in-depth company, industry, and market research to surface new business opportunities
• Analyze commercial real estate trends including leasing activity, sales comps, and local market conditions
• Translate research into concise briefings and presentation-ready materials for client meetings

Marketing & Client Support

• Develop and update marketing collateral — presentations, offering memorandums, and outreach materials
• Prepare pre-meeting research briefs and support senior team members in transaction execution
• Assist in pitching and proposals as you grow into the role

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1–2 years of experience in marketing, business development, or client-facing support — professional services background (consulting, staffing, financial services, legal, etc.) is a strong fit; commercial real estate experience is not required
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication — you can write a clear email and hold a professional conversation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); CRM experience is a plus
• Self-starter who takes ownership and manages deadlines without being managed
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Marketing, or a related field preferred

PREFERRED TRAITS

• Comfortable initiating outbound conversations — you don't wait to be handed leads
• Detail-oriented with a high professional standard
• Coachable and genuinely open to feedback
• Interested in how deals get done, not just how they get supported

YOUR UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY

• Real deal exposure. You'll see transactions from prospecting through close — not just the parts assigned to you.
• Market fluency. Deep immersion in local CRE fundamentals: leasing, investment sales, tenant rep, and development.
• A BD skill set that travels. Research, outreach, CRM discipline, and market analysis are transferable across industries — but CRE is one of the best places to sharpen them.
• A clear growth path. Strong performers grow into senior BD or brokerage roles within the team.

COMPENSATION

Competitive base salary + performance-based incentives

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your resume and a brief note — not a formal cover letter, just a few sentences on why commercial real estate and why now. Send to: dennis.burnside@mohrpartners.com