2025 Sales/Brokerage Intern - Summer (Chicago, IL)

About the position

The 2025 Sales/Brokerage Intern position at CBRE is designed for current college students seeking a career in commercial real estate. This internship provides a comprehensive understanding of the commercial real estate business and valuable skills through hands-on experience alongside industry professionals. Participants will engage in various learning and development activities, gaining insights into the company's service lines and enhancing their career prospects in commercial real estate sales.

Responsibilities

• 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, including economy, employment statistics, company activity, industry trends, and demographics affecting 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, and financial analysis

Requirements

• Current college junior, senior, or graduate level student, graduating in 2026
• 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

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Argus, Salesforce, and Tableau

Benefits

• Support and resources of a global firm
• Access to tools, training, and industry leaders
• Opportunities for professional development
• Commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity