Development Officer


Job Details

Equity ECS is a national, full-service commercial real estate firm headquartered in Columbus, OH, with regional offices in Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dayton, Orlando, San Antonio, and Tampa. As one of a limited number of firms that can offer a uniquely tailored service, we offer complete and professional services in real estate development, brokerage, construction, as well as program, asset, and property management.


Our people are ambitious and entrepreneurial, like our goals, which is why we foster a growth mindset. We are on a mission to double our business over the next five years, and to be successful we know we need to invest in our collective growth continually developing our people, our teams, and our work product.


We value a humble approach to leadership where all team members have the opportunity to achieve their highest potential. A best-in-class client experience originates from a best-in-class employee experience, which is bolstered by our commitment to honesty, transparency, collaboration and accountability in every interaction.


As Development Officer you are actively watching and analyzing the market for trends, analyzing portfolios to cultivate new opportunities, implementing new business strategies, and working to expand the Company s presence and name recognition within the designated area through marketing efforts, cold calling, business targets and miscellaneous referral sources. This client-facing position plays a critical role in aligning strategic business goals and real estate solutions through ongoing engagement with key business leaders and internal team members.


Role Responsibilities:

  • Work in collaboration with SVP, Development Officers, and key internal stakeholders to forecast and leverage opportunities.
  • Stay up to date with current market trends and market forces to incorporate them into current and future sales strategies.
  • manage and develop an extensive network of contacts within the targeted real estate markets.
  • Use Company marketing resources to maintain a cohesive marketing message and promote the Company brand.
  • Leverage opportunities to increase market awareness.
  • Add value by enhanced understanding and promotion of Brokerage and Property Management
  • Maintain CRM system to support goals and actionable items along with maintaining the database of potential clients, decision makers, decision influencers, assistants, and locations.
  • Identify, understand, and record the tendencies of all perceived competitors of the Company. Develop and implement strategies to enhance the ability to win in the target markets.
  • Analyze existing economic, demographic, market, and environmental variables to identify areas for expansion.
  • Provide a budget projection of income and expenses, specific objectives, initiatives for the year, and resource requirements for the assigned region to the SVP for the annual Development plan and budget.


Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor s degree in construction or related field preferred.
  • 8+ years prior experience in the construction of commercial real estate development
  • Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Advanced working knowledge of all phases of construction preferred.
  • Experience in Yardi, and Sketchup is a plus.
  • High-level knowledge of finance and how Development decisions impact equity and debt


What s In It For YOU:

The confidence that comes in working for a well-established, privately held national company.

A work environment that allows and encourages individuals to use their skills and talents to advance in their role and profession.

A full benefits package with costs that don t break the bank.

Paid Time Off in addition to 8 paid Company holidays.

On site exercise facilities

And a lot more that we are excited to share with you


Equity | ECS is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER





 Equity Commercial Real Estate Solutions

 05/16/2024

 Columbus,OH