Transaction Manager - Retail
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Role Purpose
This role sits within the dedicated Retail Account Team who manage all of the Transactional Activity across our clients' estate in the UK and Ireland (Global Bank). The Retail Transaction Management team report to the Strategy & Retail Account Lead, undertaking transactional activity surrounding 'portfolio change' namely acquisitions, disposals, opportunities from branches at risk and re-gears of existing leases and the transactional activity around the 'retained' operational branch network to include Landlord & Tenant matters such as Lease Renewals & Rent Reviews, together with Landlord & Tenant matters impacting the non-occupational portfolio.
The role we wish to recruit for is focused primarily on the 'portfolio change' side working within the disposals team managing transactions and delivering disposals within the UK. There may however be opportunities to be involved in wider transactional activity associated with the 'retained estate'. There are two other Retail Transaction Managers, a Data Analyst and an Account Administrator, all of whom the successful applicant will be working closely alongside, reporting directly into an Account Lead.
Our clients outsource their transaction management, estate management and data management functions to CBRE who manage all of the downstream activity. Additional 'call off' services are offered by CBRE including Building Consultancy & Rating.
The role means that you will have the opportunity to engage directly with the client and work with the CBRE Retail Agents to ensure the smooth delivery of transactions. The team have a strong track record of generating outstanding results for the client, one of the leading UK banking groups on the UK High Street.
Key Responsibilities
The management and delivery of services conducted by CBRE's Retail Agents from both Central London & Regional offices
Responsible for the delivery of Disposals for the UK Retail portfolio.
Responsible for maintaining accurate data systems for caseload.
Be prepared to take a more hands on approach to high profile and complicated transactions
Ensuring the appropriate recommendation reports required at different stages of the process are prepared accurately and promptly, to include Business cases submitted for approval as part of the governance process
Ensuring the accuracy of periodic forecasting
Provide Management Information, data and trend information as required for internal and external reporting
Managing the negotiated transactions through solicitors' hands to ensure timely conclusion of all matters
Work closely with the CBRE Estate Management team and the wider Retail account team on all aspects of transaction management.
Work closely with other CBRE Service lines including Building Consultancy, Rating, Planning & Valuation as required
Participate in weekly, monthly and quarterly internal CBRE and external 3rd party/client meetings, both in person and via 'Teams'/'Zoom' calls
Person Specification/Requirements
Ability to work in a fast-moving retail environment is essential.
Ability to motivate, develop and challenge internal stakeholders, to include the confidence to manage upwards as well as downwards.
Ideally an established property background with a good understanding of the principles of agency, negotiation and general asset management.
Strong collaborator with ability and enthusiasm to develop close working relationships with internal & external stakeholders at all levels of experience.
Ability to make sound and confident decisions and recognise the need to seek senior support where required.
Keen eye for detail and strong organisational skills required
Good time management and process skills required.
Self-motivated individual who can drive performance.
Strong IT & Data skills including Microsoft Word and Excel as a minimum.
Ideally MRICS qualified, but not essential.
Working at CBRE
When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.
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CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2023 revenue). The company has more than 130,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of 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.
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