Senior Associate - Commercial Real Estate

Who We Are

Sands Investment Group (SIG) is a full-service commercial real estate advisory firm that helps private investors and institutions across the U.S. discover, buy, and sell investment properties. Founded in 2009, the firm specializes in commercial real estate acquisition, disposition, leasing, capital markets, and advisory services. With 11 offices nationwide and a network of more than 150 brokers, SIG’s collaborative, coast-to-coast platform offers a truly distinctive experience to both brokers and clients. To date, the firm has closed more than 6,200 transactions totaling over $12 billion in sales across 48 states. SIG is known for its unique sub-product-type specialization, collaborative culture, and commitment to developing the next generation of commercial real estate advisors.

About the Role

SIG is hiring a driven Commercial Real Estate Advisor to join our Chicago team. Whether you've closed a few deals or you're ready to bring your sales career into commercial real estate, SIG gives you the national platform, proprietary technology, and hands-on mentorship to build a high-performing brokerage business.

This is a 100% commission-based role built for competitive, entrepreneurial professionals ready to grow a real business. Our top advisors earn an average of $200K within their first 24 months.

What You'll Do

• Build & Manage Your Pipeline
• Prospect, network, and build relationships to generate new business.
• Manage the full transaction lifecycle: listings, marketing, negotiations, LOIs, PSAs, and closings.
• Leverage Signal™ and SIG-provided technology to advise clients on market conditions, comparable transactions, and property values to guide pricing and positioning.
• Own and grow key relationships with investors and property owners.
• Use proprietary technology, like SIGNAL, to deliver the best client experience in commercial real estate.

Who You Are

• 2+ years of experience in real estate sales, or cold calling / outbound sales
• Driven to build a 6- or 7-figure business in commercial real estate
• Licensed real estate agent, or actively pursuing licensing within the next 90 days
• Fluent or experienced with CRM systems, research platforms, and financial tools
• AI-curious — comfortable using tools like SIGNAL to work faster, without losing the relationship-first instincts that close deals

The SIG Way

We're a mission-driven team that believes in doing great work for good people. We operate by a ‘win-win or no deal’ philosophy, and we look for teammates who bring that same spirit. The right fit will reflect our values — the 5Cs — in how they show up, think, and work:

• Culture: You understand that CRE is about relationships, not transactions. You put people first — brokers, clients, and communities alike.
• Coachability: You take feedback seriously, act on it quickly, and show up prepared. You're motivated by growth, open to new ideas, and take pride in continuous improvement.
• Consistency: You deliver day in, day out. You're steady, reliable, and bring a sense of urgency to deadlines.
• Communication: You communicate clearly and proactively — including the uncomfortable conversations, handled with honesty and respect.
• Collaboration: You work across teams, share ideas freely, and always do what's best for the client.

Compensation & What We Provide

• 100% commission-based role — uncapped income tied directly to your production
• Advisors typically earn $100K–$250K in their first two years
• Full access to SIG's national inventory, the SIGNAL AI environment, CRM, marketing engine, and mentorship program
• Structured onboarding, including an in-person broker bootcamp at SIG headquarters, to help you ramp quickly

Office Locations

• Austin, Atlanta, Charleston, Charlotte, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Nashville, and Philadelphia