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Commercial Real Estate Sales Internship (Summer Internship 6/7/2027 - 8/13/2027)

Brookfield Properties · Chicago, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you researched a topic and made a recommendation.

What they are checking: Whether they can move from research to a clear point of view.

Tell me about a time you had to persuade someone.

What they are checking: Whether they have the early instincts needed for dealmaking and leasing.

Tell me about a time you worked with people from different teams.

What they are checking: Whether they can work across departments as the internship requires.

Why commercial real estate, and why retail?

What they are checking: Whether they have a genuine reason for wanting this career path.

What would you do

How would you use social media to find new retail concepts to bring to our properties?

What they are checking: Whether they can spot emerging brands and market trends from public sources.

How would you approach a cold outreach to a growing brand that's never been in a mall?

What they are checking: Whether they can prospect with a thoughtful, relevant pitch.

About the work

How would you analyze demographics and sales data to decide which retail concepts fit a property?

What they are checking: Whether they can connect data to leasing decisions, the core of the summer project.

What makes a retail tenant a good fit for a mall today?

What they are checking: Whether they understand current retail trends and what draws shoppers.

What do you know about the leasing deal cycle from prospect to signed lease?

What they are checking: Whether they have basic awareness of how leasing deals come together.

How comfortable are you building charts and summaries in Excel or PowerPoint?

What they are checking: Whether they can present their analysis clearly to senior leaders.

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The full job description

As published by Brookfield Properties.

Location GGP Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300 Business Headquartered in Chicago, IL, GGP is a leading retail real estate company with a portfolio of 95+ high-performing retail assets, encompassing over 95 million square feet of space across the United States. As an owner-operator, we’re committed to creating vibrant destinations that bring people and brands together. With a team of 1,200+ employees and a legacy of leadership in retail real estate, we’re shaping the future of the industry by delivering exceptional value to our partners and the communities we serve If you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply. Job Description As an Intern, you will work largely on a project-based assignment supporting our Leasing function at the company. You will have the opportunity to partner across teams and senior leaders to learn from them as they have built extraordinary careers in commercial real estate. Responsibilities • Lead a summer long project analyzing demographics, sales, development and leasing activity across properties • Assist with tenant prospecting, lead generation and leveraging social media to source new concepts to better identify trends in the market • Will have exposure with all parts of the dealmaking process and interaction with cross functional departments to better understand the leasing dealmaking cycle. • Provide support for lease-related tasks including data entry and preparing reports and other lease documents • Other duties as assigned Qualifications • High School Diploma or GED required • Currently enrolled in College or University (December 2027 through May 2028 Graduation Date Preferred) • Self-motivated and proactive, both with respect to managing workload and own professional development • Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines • Excellent interpersonal, creative, analytical and problem-solving ability • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to coordinate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously • Highly motivated to succeed in a team environment • Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word, as well as Argus/Dyna software highly preferred Compensation • Salary type: Non-Exempt • Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly • Hourly Compensation: $22.50 We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted. #GGP

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