Responsibilities

• Research potential tenants, industry trends, and market opportunities
• Connect with current and former tenants through email and phone outreach
• Support lead generation efforts through research and data collection
• Create and maintain reports, trackers, and business development metrics
• Help monitor lease opportunities, tenant activity, and sales pipeline progress
• Observe customer meetings, business development conversations, and lease negotiations with industry partners
• Help create content that showcases company culture, employee engagement, and business activities
• Assist with marketing materials, presentations, and promotional campaigns
• Use Canva and other design tools to support branding initiatives
• Help maintain consistent branding across communications and marketing channels

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Available to work 30+ hours per week during the summer and 15–20 hours per week during the academic year at our Chicago, IL office.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Preferred

• Strong interest in business development, sales, marketing, branding, commercial real estate, or telecommunications infrastructure
• Experience conducting research, analyzing information, and presenting findings
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools
• Experience creating content for LinkedIn or other professional social media platforms
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and engage professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Comfortable working independently while also collaborating within a team environment
• Strong analytical mindset with an interest in sales strategy, market research, and business growth initiatives
• Previous internship, leadership, campus organization, sales, customer service, or marketing experience is a plus
• Do you meet the Required Qualifications but are unsure if your experience aligns with the Other Qualifications? We encourage you to apply! Research shows that many candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the qualifications, even when they possess the skills and experience needed to succeed in the role. Experience and skills come in many forms, and they may not always match exactly what’s listed on paper, but they can still lead to success. If you meet the Required Qualifications and believe you have the potential to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) plan (if 18 or older)
• Sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs