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Transaction Associate Manager

Cushman & Wakefield · Milwaukee, WI · Remote available · $63,750–$75,000 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience managing real estate transactions for corporate clients.

What they are checking: Whether they have supported lease and sale deals for corporate occupiers.

Tell me about a time you mentored or oversaw a coordinator.

What they are checking: Whether they can guide the Transaction Coordinator role the posting describes.

How do you explain lease terms and options to a client who is not a real estate expert?

What they are checking: Whether they can make complex terms clear so the client can decide confidently.

What would you do

How do you work with brokers to make sure deal terms are negotiated well?

What they are checking: Whether they can collaborate with brokers while keeping the client's interest first.

A lease expiration is coming up quickly and the client has not decided what to do. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they push for a decision early to protect the client's options.

How do you make sure work quality stays consistent across different deals?

What they are checking: Whether they monitor workflows and set standards so clients get reliable service.

A deal falls through late in the process. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm, inform the client and move quickly to backup options.

About the work

How do you help implement a portfolio plan that fits a client's goals?

What they are checking: Whether they connect individual deals to the client's broader real estate strategy.

How do you track the status of many transactions at once?

What they are checking: Whether they have systems to manage documents and deadlines across a portfolio.

What is market optimization planning, and how would you approach it for a client?

What they are checking: Whether they think about how to arrange space across a market for cost and function.

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The full job description

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Job Title Transaction Associate Manager Job Description Summary Responsible for the day-to-day transaction management of a portfolio of properties on behalf of one or more national and/or global corporate services clients Job Description [Please delete this section before finalizing the Job Requisition: Below is an example Job Description for this Job Profile, and may need to be updated to reflect the specific responsibilities of this role. Please also ensure that you validate the selection of the Job Profile and placement of this Position in the Job Architecture before finalizing.] POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for the day-to-day transaction management of a portfolio of properties on behalf of one or more national and/or global corporate services clients. Responsibilities include market optimization planning, monitoring internal/external workflows to ensure consistent quality of service and work product and mentoring and/or oversight of the Transaction Coordinator role. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES General: • Assist with the implementation of portfolio plans that align with client’s real estate goals and objectives • Collaborate with C&W and non C&W brokerage professionals to ensure effective negotiations of business terms for a wide variety of transactions including lease, sale, sublease and purchase • Manage the flow of key documentation and client communications • Review, and interpret financial analysis • Oversee revenue tracking of all transactions • Maintain database of transaction activity • Ensure accuracy of all transaction reports • Present transaction activity to client • Lead and/or facilitate client meetings • Provide suggestions for process and technical improvements relating to the transaction process • Assist with the on-boarding of new team members • May provide supervision for transactional team members and others team members supporting the transaction activity of the relationship Process Management: • Assist with the development of standard forms and procedures • Implement standardized processes/playbooks that create maximum efficiencies and add value • Assist in measuring transactional performance • Ensure that all client and broker engagement documentation is executed Transaction Management: • Coordinate field broker selection process • Assist with determining client needs and communicate project parameters • Coordinate negotiations and management of transactions • Coordinate legal review of all client leased/owned documents • Ensure accuracy of financial data and reporting • Resolve landlord/tenant disputes • Coordinate client site visits/market tours • Ensure all State real estate standards are met • Assist in the management of client rebate account Strategic Planning: • Assist in the development of strategic real estate plans • Identify occupancy cost opportunities • Ensure implementation of agreed upon strategy • Produce and/or support business case development • Execute strategies by developing action plans KEY COMPETENCIES 1. Client Service Skills 2. Communication Proficiency (oral and written) 3. Financial Analysis 4. Negotiation Skills 5. Organization Skills 6. Teamwork Orientation 7. Multi-Tasking IMPORTANT EDUCATION • Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required in any field; finance/real estate preferred IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE • 3+ years of real estate experience in transactions management or corporate real estate Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $ 63,750.00 - $75,000.00 Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us. INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

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