Shift Group
Commercial Real Estate - Industrial Brokerage (Former Athletes and Veterans)
Shift Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Commercial Real Estate - Industrial Brokerage (Former Athletes and Veterans)
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Chief of Staff @ Shift Group | Former Professional Baseball Player | Founder @ Tall & Tapered About The Job
US, Chicago
This posting was created on behalf of one of Shift Group’s clients
Key Responsibilities
Develop a deep understanding of the commercial and industrial real estate market, including trends, data, and competitive activity
Drive new business through extensive prospecting — cold calling, in-person meetings, and relationship building
Support leasing, tenant representation, acquisition, and sales efforts in the industrial sector
Assist with property valuations, client presentations, proposals, and market reports
Track and analyze market-level data, financial models, and comparable transactions
Maintain strong communication and relationships with clients and prospective tenants
Participate in team marketing initiatives and business development opportunities alongside senior brokers
Qualifications
1–3 years of business development, sales, or client-facing experience (internship experience considered)
Strong financial analysis and Excel skills
Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship management skills
Proven ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment
Leadership, competitiveness, and a drive to win are essential traits
CRM or database management experience preferred
What is Shift Group?
Shift Group is the go-to career transition platform for elite former athletes and military veterans. We help top-tier talent translate their skills—discipline, resilience, and leadership—into high-impact careers.
Through proven training and coaching, candidates gain the industry knowledge and professional acumen needed to thrive in roles across sales, strategy, finance, product, and operations.
Why Us?
We’ve been in your shoes. As former NCAA D1 and professional athletes, as well as military veterans, we know what it takes to transition successfully into business.
Our
Unlock Program
goes beyond job placement—it equips candidates with real-world sales and business development training, expert mentorship, and a powerful network to accelerate your career in industries like
commercial real estate .
Hiring partners trust Shift Group because we deliver
coachable, driven professionals
who are ready to make an impact from day one.
Why Can’t I See the Name of the Company?
Shift Group works with hundreds of companies specifically looking to hire former athletes and veterans, so there are a wide range of opportunities beyond this job posting! Once you join Shift Group, you’ll enter our process and gain access to all available roles—including this one.
Shift Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales, Analyst, and Business Development
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Direct message the job poster from Shift Group
Chief of Staff @ Shift Group | Former Professional Baseball Player | Founder @ Tall & Tapered About The Job
US, Chicago
This posting was created on behalf of one of Shift Group’s clients
Key Responsibilities
Develop a deep understanding of the commercial and industrial real estate market, including trends, data, and competitive activity
Drive new business through extensive prospecting — cold calling, in-person meetings, and relationship building
Support leasing, tenant representation, acquisition, and sales efforts in the industrial sector
Assist with property valuations, client presentations, proposals, and market reports
Track and analyze market-level data, financial models, and comparable transactions
Maintain strong communication and relationships with clients and prospective tenants
Participate in team marketing initiatives and business development opportunities alongside senior brokers
Qualifications
1–3 years of business development, sales, or client-facing experience (internship experience considered)
Strong financial analysis and Excel skills
Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship management skills
Proven ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment
Leadership, competitiveness, and a drive to win are essential traits
CRM or database management experience preferred
What is Shift Group?
Shift Group is the go-to career transition platform for elite former athletes and military veterans. We help top-tier talent translate their skills—discipline, resilience, and leadership—into high-impact careers.
Through proven training and coaching, candidates gain the industry knowledge and professional acumen needed to thrive in roles across sales, strategy, finance, product, and operations.
Why Us?
We’ve been in your shoes. As former NCAA D1 and professional athletes, as well as military veterans, we know what it takes to transition successfully into business.
Our
Unlock Program
goes beyond job placement—it equips candidates with real-world sales and business development training, expert mentorship, and a powerful network to accelerate your career in industries like
commercial real estate .
Hiring partners trust Shift Group because we deliver
coachable, driven professionals
who are ready to make an impact from day one.
Why Can’t I See the Name of the Company?
Shift Group works with hundreds of companies specifically looking to hire former athletes and veterans, so there are a wide range of opportunities beyond this job posting! Once you join Shift Group, you’ll enter our process and gain access to all available roles—including this one.
Shift Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales, Analyst, and Business Development
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Shift Group by 2x
Inferred from the description for this job Rosemont, IL $85,000 - $110,000 3 days ago
Chicago, IL $200,000 - $420,000 3 weeks ago
Chicago, IL $200,000 - $240,000 2 weeks ago
Chicago, IL $115,000 - $140,000 6 days ago
Chicago, IL $200,000 - $240,000 1 week ago
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