Commercial Real Estate Internship @ CBRE | The Final Round

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About CBRE

With broader and deeper capabilities than any other company, CBRE is the leading full-service real estate services and investment organization in the world. A CBRE internship gives you a unique opportunity to get a head start in the commercial real estate industry by working alongside some of our top producing professionals. Our associates will gain valuable real-life experience and learn the business by working on CBRE projects.

CBRE Group, Inc. is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2020 revenues) with more than 100,000 employees (excluding affiliates). CBRE has been included in the Fortune 500 since 2008, ranking #122 in 2021. It also has been voted the industry’s top brand by the Lipsey Company for 20 consecutive years and has been named one of Fortune’s “Most Admired Companies” in the real estate sector for nine years in a row. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CBRE”.

The company serves real estate investors and occupiers through approximately 530+ offices worldwide (excluding affiliates). CBRE offers a broad range of integrated services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services.

Responsibilities

This internship is designed for current college students, undergraduate or graduate seeking a career in commercial real estate. Participation in the program is intended to provide a well-rounded knowledge of the commercial real estate business and valuable skills, earned by working alongside talented professionals in the largest and most successful global commercial real estate services firm.

The internship accelerates your learning and development by providing you with a strong foundation upon which to build your commercial real estate sales career. The program provides you with a unique perspective on our integrated service lines. As a program participant, you will also partake in learning and development activities designed especially for you.

Responsibilities May Include:

Conduct company, property and industry-specific research
Manage and update prospects in an internal tracking database
Assist in developing and preparing marketing and presentation materials
Track local and regional activity, e.g., economy, employment statistics, major company activity, industry trends and demographics that affect the local real estate market
Contribute to special projects in support of business development
Provide ongoing support with current deals, including market surveys, proposal reviews and summaries, lease reviews, financial analysis

Qualifications

This internship is designed for candidates with a strong academic background, preferably in business or real estate. Applicants should be self-motivated, creative and disciplined, seeking to excel in the commercial real estate industry.

Current college junior, senior, or graduate level student
Desire to work in the commercial real estate industry
Experience with MS Office with preferred experience in Salesforce and Tableau
Strong presentation skills
Ability to network and develop strong relationships
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Solid written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively