Responsibilities

• What You'll Do -
• Help Drive Business Development
• You'll:
• 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
• Support Marketing & Brand Growth

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

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