Sales & Brokerage Intern - Summer; Chicago, IL

This internship is designed for current college students, undergraduate or graduate seeking a career in commercial real estate. Participation in the program provides a well-rounded foundation of the commercial real estate business where you will learn valuable skills, earned by working alongside dedicated professionals in the largest and most successful global commercial real estate services firm.

This internship is designed for current college students, undergraduate or graduate seeking a career in commercial real estate. Participation in the program provides a well-rounded foundation of the commercial real estate business where you will learn valuable skills, earned by working alongside dedicated 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 an outstanding perspective on our coordinated service lines. As a program participant, you will also partake in learning and development activities designed especially for you.

• Conduct company, property and industry-specific research
• Lead 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, company activity, industry trends and demographics that affect the local real estate market
• Contribute to projects in support of business development
• Provide support with current deals, including market surveys, proposal reviews and summaries, lease reviews, financial analysis

June 7, 2027 – July 30, 2027

Chicago, IL

• We do not offer relocation assistance or provide local housing over the summer.

• This internship is designed for candidates with a strong academic background. Applicants should be self-motivated, creative and focused, 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 intermediate knowledge of Word and Excel
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to network and interact professionally with internal and external clients in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Familiarity with Argus, Salesforce and Tableau is a plus

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, without immigration support or visa sponsorship from CBRE now or in the future. This includes international student immigration support (such as J-1, F-1 CPT letter or STEM OPT Training Plan), visa sponsorship for employment (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, or TN), and EAD holders that will need longer term employment authorization (temporary work visa or permanent residency.

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mentality is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with exciting work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and dedication to results! To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.

Our culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star:
Crafting the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive.

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