About the Role:
We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and creative Business Development Associate to support a dynamic top producing Tenant representation team at Savills NA, a global leader in commercial real estate advisory. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment and is passionate about helping drive pipeline growth, brand visibility, and high-touch client engagement.
You will work side-by-side top-producing executives and team brokers on prospect outreach, marketing initiatives, scheduling, and relationship tracking. Your contributions will directly impact business generation and client experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Client & Prospect Engagement:
- Draft and distribute outbound email campaigns to targeted prospects
- Monitor and log responses; coordinate follow-ups to convert interest into meetings
- Track all client and prospect activity using CRM tools
- Scheduling & Relationship Management:
- Coordinate meetings with clients, prospects, landlords, brokers, and vendors
- Schedule and organize property previews, site tours, and follow-up communications
- Manage prospect follow-up calendar to ensure high-value time is spent on revenue-generating activities
Client Communication:
- Help plan, write, and schedule LinkedIn and other social media posts using Savills templates
- Using content from Savills Research group of market insights, draft and design a regular email newsletter which would also include case studies and success stories
- Provide materials for ongoing pitches, and prospecting efforts
Research & Intelligence Gathering:
- Conduct research on companies, decision-makers, market activity, and competitive landscapes
- Leverage AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Perplexity, etc.) to help create messaging, summaries, and presentations
Task & Pipeline Management:
- Organize and prioritize weekly and monthly team goals and to-dos
- Maintain clear visibility into open opportunities and high-priority follow-ups
- Assist in preparing briefings and background materials for meetings
Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of experience in business development preferred. Alternatively marketing or executive support experience would be considered. Prior real estate or professional services experience is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and project management abilities
- Demonstrate sound judgement in interactions with clients and prospects
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar)
- Familiarity with LinkedIn, email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, Constant Contact), and Canva or similar tools
- Real estate license is preferred and will be expected to obtain
- Experience using generative AI tools for research or content creation is a strong plus
- Energetic, client-focused, and comfortable handling high-level interactions
Savills values a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Savills participates in the E-Verify program.
