About the Role:
As a CBRE Managing Director, you will serve as a senior-level strategic partner focused on accelerating enterprise investor leasing growth across the U.S. retail sector.
This job is part of the Brokerage job function. They are responsible for the buying, selling, and leasing of retail and commercial properties on behalf of clients, with a specific focus on enterprise-level investor relationships and portfolio strategy.
What You’ll Do
Investor Growth & Enterprise Strategy
Develop and execute a national strategy to systematically improve investor client outcomes, grow investor leasing revenue, expand listing share, and improve win rates on large and complex pursuits.
Lead and support enterprise level investor pursuits, transforming single easset leasing assignments into coordinated, portfolio wide engagements.
Partner with senior leadership to advance high priority retail growth initiatives aligned with national and regional business objectives.
Product Modernization & Client Differentiation
Design and scale modern leasing products and service models aligned to the needs of institutional retail investors, including national leasing and portfolio level advisory solutions.
Elevate enterprise pursuit strategy, client engagement models, and national investor coordination to improve consistency, efficiency, and differentiation.
Apply deep retail market knowledge, tenant trends, and investor insight to inform leasing strategy, merchandising positioning, and competitive advantage.
Consistency, Economics & Broker Enablement
Drive greater consistency in delivery across markets by establishing best practices, standards, and tools that elevate execution quality and client experience.
Support brokerage teams in developing strategic plans and portfolio-based approaches that strengthen investor relationships and outcomes.
Support, where appropriate, on upleveling investor leasing talent to be the very best across the Americas.
Enterprise Integration & Relationship Leadership
Engage directly with senior real estate executives, REIT leaders, private equity investors, and ownership groups, operating credibly at the Csuite level.
Collaborate across advisory and service disciplines — including property management, capital markets, and occupier services — to deliver integrated solutions that deepen relationships and expand wallet share.
Maintain an ownership and portfolio-level or enterprise mindset at all times on behalf of clients.
Leadership & Influence
Operate independently to identify opportunities, influence stakeholders, and mobilize enterprise resources in complex, multimarket environments.
Lead by example with strong executive presence, influencing internal and external stakeholders and driving alignment across diverse teams.
Identify and solve multidimensional business challenges by leveraging data, partnerships, and market insight.
Market Coverage
Drive business development and client engagement across major U.S. retail priority growth markets. Regular travel is required.
What You’ll Need
Extensive experience in enterprise-level retail investor or agency leasing and advisory. Client-side experience is strongly preferred. Asset management experience is strongly preferred.
Proven track record of developing and expanding relationships with institutional retail owners, REITs, private equity investors, and senior real estate decisionmakers.
Demonstrated ability to operate independently in a senior, revenue driven role focused on strategy, growth, and influence rather than day today operations.
Strong executive presence, strategic thinking capability, and ability to drive consensus across complex organizations.
Experience leading or supporting large, multimarket retail pursuits and portfo liolevel client engagements.
High business acumen with the ability to translate market conditions, tenant demand, and investor priorities into actionable growth strategies.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly to major U.S. retail markets.
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