Job Description

Calgary Economic Development (CED) is an opportunity-maker, helping to spark and fuel Calgary\xe2\x80\x99s growth. Our job is to connect people with resources that can help them grow their careers or businesses, thrive in new locations or markets, and feel at home in our community. We offer a wealth of information to help everyone succeed and we tirelessly promote Calgary, in Canada and around the world. We are exhilarated about our role in shaping and sharing Calgary\xe2\x80\x99s story and we\xe2\x80\x99re proud to be part of the energy.
Job Summary
As a part of Calgary Economic Development\xe2\x80\x99s Client Excellence team, the Real Estate Manager will be responsible for leading the real estate portfolio with a high level of client service delivery to companies throughout the full spectrum of the sales cycle. The Manager, Real Estate will work to build strong relationships with our clients, our Team Calgary partners and the real estate industry. The Manager, Real Estate will maintain client information in CED\xe2\x80\x99s Client Relationship Management (CRM) system; collaborate with the Director Client Excellence, the Business Development team and key stakeholders to support key accounts
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the discussions with key stakeholders to curate new real estate opportunities that accelerate downtown revitalization. Curate a strategy with internal CED/OCIF teams to position Calgary as a key real estate market for innovation companies and organizations.
• Connect with companies looking to secure real estate, understand their requirements and provide market information to assist in their decision-making process.
• Articulate our client needs to a real estate Team Calgary partner, facilitate introductions, monitor the options package for accuracy
• Assist in the planning and execution of client and site selector tours and visits.
• Perform administrative tasks such as: file management to ensure proper organization and maintenance of account information; participation in Real Estate Sector Advisory Committee, completion of tracking documents. Keep current on industry developments and technology
• Build industry-based relationships and networks (brokers, landlords, developers, consultants, lenders etc) that will facilitate the connection between external clients and the local real estate business community, and consistently promote the value and benefits of working with CED
• Foster strong relationships with key City of Calgary staff in planning/ approvals group, Business and Local Economy group, Real Estate & Development Services (REDS) to quickly action potential industrial investment/development

Let\xe2\x80\x99s Talk About You You are unbelievably organized and can juggle multiple priorities. You have superior client service skills, with the ability to anticipate client needs and respond quickly to requests. You can identify opportunities and deliver timely results in a changing environment. You exercise sound judgement in your ability to handle matters of a confidential nature. You are enthusiastic and curious. You roll up your sleeves to get the job done even when your day doesn\xe2\x80\x99t go quite as expected. You thrive in a complex and fluid environment where your ability to prioritize and deliver best in class work will shine. You have a passion for our city and are excited at the prospect of working on projects that build on the energy of our community. You are collaborative, detailed-oriented, emphasize on quality of work, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and can manage multiple projects with ease.
Education: Undergraduate degree in business administration, commerce, economics, or related
Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in either commercial real estate or commercial lending Minimum 2 years managerial experience (managing sales, account leadership)
Certifications/Professional Designations: Real estate credentialling, urban planning or site selection affiliations. Membership in any commercial Real Estate Association (NAIOP, ULI, BILD, MLAA, etc.) is considered an asset
Key Competencies:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the local real estate market including, availability of land, pricing, office, industrial and retail markets.
• Interpersonal skills / strong verbal communications skills and ability to negotiate
• Experience with CMS and CRM platforms
• Demonstrated understanding of, and effectiveness in working through conditions precedent to closing a sale or lease transaction.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to multi-task several projects at once.
• Decision making capability to source and select appropriate projects for Calgary Economic Development and deliver timely results in a responsible and accountable manner.
• Exceptional business relationship management skills with a demonstrated commitment to customer service.
• Effective at working independently and as a member of a team with an ability to collaborate and build consensus across the business
• Commercial Real Estate & Land Use experience and knowledge
• Experience working with politically sensitive and confidential information
• Understanding of Foreign Direct Investment

What\'s In It For You? CED offers more than a competitive base salary to our employees. We have a comprehensive benefit plan that includes 100% employer paid benefit premiums, RRSP\xe2\x80\x99s, a health care spending account, and a generous vacation and flex time policy. We are committed to our employee\xe2\x80\x99s mental health and offer resilience training with Headversity, free counselling with an EAP program, in addition to paramedical coverage through our medical benefits plan. CED encourages and supports life-long learning and professional development. Employees are encouraged to access up to $2500 per year of funded professional development training opportunities. If you are looking for purpose driven work and are interested in joining us on our mission to diversify Calgary\xe2\x80\x99s economy, we invite you to apply.
EDI Commitment Statement: Calgary Economic Development celebrates diversity and is committed to advancing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). Through EDI, we create a path to success for all our employees, where they have equal opportunity for advancement, have the voice to contribute to our collective growth and development and work in an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in accessibility in the work we do and welcome requests to make the hiring process as accessible as possible. Accommodations are available for candidates on request during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise at any point and we will do our best to work with you to meet your needs.
Calgary Economic Development adheres to the Alberta Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. Please be aware that Calgary Economic Development is committed to having a safe work environment.
To Apply: Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume in confidence to: calgaryeconomic.bamboohr.com/careers
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.