Business Development Director

Business Development Director

CBRE, Inc. is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, serving clients in over 100 countries. We offer an integrated suite of services, from property sales / leasing, site selection, integrated portfolio analytics, construction, and facilities management to name a few. Our brand is synonymous with market leadership, data-driven insights, and enterprise-level client solutions.

This role sits within our Occupier Services business line, which helps corporate clients (portfolio companies) and buyout private equity sponsors (not real estate private equity) optimize all things related to tangible real estate and the intangibles that ensure the real estate and its users drive value for the business. For Buyout Private Equity clients, our value proposition is centered on real estate due diligence, strategic value creation, and post-acquisition implementationmaximizing the value of their investments outside of traditional real estate leasing and sales. We provide critical, deal-adjacent services that drive EBITDA improvements and streamline operations across global platforms.

We are seeking an ambitious and results-oriented Director of Business Development to significantly drive revenue growth by focusing on the Private Equity sector (non-real estate). This is a critical, high-impact sales role for a professional with a proven background in business development within consulting or professional services. The successful candidate will be responsible for originating new relationships with financial sponsors, converting opportunities into active engagements, and ensuring highly disciplined execution of our go-to-market strategy.

This role is centered on revenue generation, pipeline origination, and securing new client engagements.

• Aggressive Prospecting & Origination : Systematically identify, target, and pursue new business opportunities within middle-market M&A private equity sponsors.
• Relationship Conversion : Build and nurture relationships, converting introductions from events, conferences, and existing networks into active opportunities.
• Deal Qualification & Framing : Qualify opportunities, frame value, and prepare client-ready deliverables, with growing accountability over a 12-to-24-month period.
• Strategic Messaging : Partner with marketing and firm leaders to shape brand, message, proposals, and campaigns aligned with CBRE's Private Equity Practice Group.

You will own the discipline, organization, and execution required to scale our business development engine and ensure client success.

The ideal candidate possesses a rare combination of sales acumen, execution discipline, and relevant domain expertise. Education & Location : Bachelor's degree from a top undergraduate program. Located in or willing to relocate to Chicago or New York.

Familiarity with middle market private equity, particularly private equity sponsors, investment banks, consultants, attorneys, lenders, and other vendors that serve sponsors.

Experience executing solutions across one or more of CBRE's solutions (e.g., portfolio services, due diligence, transaction management).

Demonstrated business development capabilities : origination, relationship advancement, and revenue conversion.

Strong understanding of professional services sales cycles from prospecting through proposal.

Track record of success in high-pressure, client-facing environments.

Strong executive presence and communication skills capable of engaging C-suite decision-makers.

Proven ability to thrive in lean, fast-moving teams; driven and able to work independently.

High attention to detail, responsiveness, and an ownership mindset.

Invested in a team-based culture, motivated to collaborate in office, and willing to travel for client visits, events, conferences, etc., as needed.

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values respect, integrity, service and excellence and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.