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Vice President, Strategic Account Executive

Independent Contractor • Chicago, IL, US • 2d ago

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary relationship manager for major CRE clients with multi-market or high-value portfolios
Develop strategies for accounts you manage and others to align client business objectives with real estate solutions (e.g., portfolio optimization, workplace transformation, cost savings)
Collaborate with internal teams across transaction management, technology, workplace, capital markets, and project management to execute integrated service delivery
Lead strategic planning sessions, annual account reviews, and executive briefings
Identify and pursue new revenue opportunities through expansion of service lines and geographic reach
The market expert, advising clients on CRE trends, risk mitigation, and investment strategies
Support the negotiation of master service agreements, contracts, and renewals
Ensure high client satisfaction and retention, tracking KPIs such as occupancy cost reductions, lease performance, and utilization

Qualifications

15+ years of experience in commercial real estate, account management, or portfolio strategy
Strong knowledge of real estate lifecycle services (lease administration, facilities, transactions, etc.)
Proven ability to manage and grow enterprise-level client accounts in CRE
Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills, with comfort engaging C-suite executives
Ability to analyze market trends, portfolio data, and operational performance
Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, or commensurate experience
Familiarity with industry leading platforms (CoStar, Salesforce, Tableau, Smartsheet) is a plus

Experience & Education

Experience managing Fortune 500 occupier clients
Multi-market or global portfolio oversight
Managing Capital Budgets
Deep understanding of real estate portfolio strategy
Experience implementing real estate best practices
KPI/SLA Management

Cresa is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. Cresa strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.

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