New Grad Broker

Colliers International Valuation & Advisory Services • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Colliers is hiring a New Grad Broker to launch a career in commercial real estate sales and/or leasing. The role focuses on securing new and expanding business in a specific sector through prospecting, networking, relationship building, and identifying opportunities for other service lines. The broker will help drive revenue growth, collaborate with teams across product lines and service areas, maintain databases of prospects and opportunities, and learn the business and local marketplace by attending industry events, networking, and participating in client meetings.

The position is intended for a new graduate of a U.S. university graduating in Fall 2026 or Winter/Spring 2027. The successful candidate will be motivated, emotionally intelligent, collaborative, and committed to high-quality work and strong client relationships. The listed compensation range is $50,000 to $60,000, with individual pay determined by work location and additional factors. The role is based in the Chicago, Illinois area. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States full-time; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Must graduate from a U.S. university program in Fall 2026 or Winter/Spring 2027.
• Hold a valid real estate license in the state of the job posting, or be willing to become licensed within six months of joining Colliers.
• Some understanding of the real estate industry, related terminology and documentation, or other related sales experience.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service to people at all organizational levels and external partners through clear, concise oral and written communication.
• Ability to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy, produce high-quality deliverables, and pay attention to detail.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor work visas.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in financial analysis or brokerage.
• Experience with business development and/or sales activities such as cold-calling and market research.
• Sound judgment and ability to navigate complex business relationships while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Secure new and expanding business opportunities in a specific sector through prospecting, networking, relationship building, and identifying opportunities for other service lines.
• Develop solutions and create opportunities to drive revenue growth.
• Collaborate with Leasing, Investment Sales, Equity Placement/Debt Financing, and other service-line teams such as property management.
• Maintain company databases to track prospects and business opportunities.
• Learn the business and local marketplace by attending local business and industry events, networking, and participating in client meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level