Operations/Transaction Manager

Sunstone Real Estate Advisors, the largest national brokerage firm focused exclusively on manufactured housing & RV communities, seeks a talented Operations/Transaction Manager to join our growing team in Downtown Chicago. The ideal candidate possesses 3-5+ years’ experience in a similar commercial real estate (CRE) environment, and is familiar with industry terminology, marketing and sales processes, licensing and compliance, and transaction management. We’re seeking a collaborative, positive, growth-oriented individual to help support the firm’s brokerage team with a range of tasks from deal management, due diligence coordination, creating property marketing materials like OM’s & BOVs, working on social media + email marketing campaigns, assisting with client communications, and industry/company events. This is a full-time, exempt, primarily in-office role located at 954 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607. The anticipated salary range for the role is $75,000-90,000 plus a discretionary bonus. A day in the life of a successful Operations/Transaction Manager includes, but is not limited to: Prioritize and monitor transactions, solving issues and escalating to executive leadership team and other departments as needed Provide compliance and document management support to the Sunstone team including brokers and executives Collaborate with other members of the operations, underwriting, and back-office teams Assist sales and operations management in the preparation of reports, client meetings, and other similar projects as needed Take part in the planning and coordinating office, company, and industry events throughout the year Work collaboratively with offices and departments across the firm The Ideal Operations/Transaction Manager possesses the following characteristics: The collaborative, proactive, and positive outlook necessary for working across a multidisciplinary team on fast-paced transactions Intermediate/strong computer skills including Canva, real estate specific programs, Office365, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills as well as proofreading and editing abilities Quick learner and you enjoy learning/working with software and technology A reliable and punctual colleague, who enjoys contributing to the team and executing with a high-level of excellence and attention to detail The Operations/Transaction Manager role requires: 3-5+ years of experience in a CRE office environment Experience‐based knowledge of compliance and CRE licensing highly preferred Strong technological, design, and MS Office skills Superior writing, editing and proofreading skills Ability to multi‐task and prioritize workflow in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Bachelor’s degree preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr CRE Finance Council