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Hughes Marino

Client Operations Specialist

full-time•San Diego

Summary

Location

San Diego

Type

full-time

Experience

5-10 years

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About this role

About Us

Hughes Marino is a global corporate real estate advisory firm that has represented companies on tens of thousands of projects, helping them develop and execute on winning corporate real estate strategies. We specialize in representing occupiers of real estate in lease negotiations and structuring, owner user acquisitions, construction and project management, portfolio management, lease auditing, lease administration, capital markets, and facility management.

We are proud to be one of the most award-winning companies in the country, having been named the #1 Best Place to Work in the Nation by Fortune magazine, #2 Top Company Culture in the Nation by Entrepreneur, and the #1 Best Place to Work by local business journals in many of our office locations.

For more information on Hughes Marino's dynamic culture, please visit our Hughes Marino blog, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

The Role

We are searching for a fantastic new Client Operations Specialist to become a valued member of our San Diego team.

What do our Client Operations Specialists like most about their role? They love working closely with our high-performing brokers leading fast-paced and dynamic projects, as well as being an essential part of our team's and clients' success. They also love being a leader of our award-winning culture that places great emphasis on delivering excellence, building lasting relationships based on trust, and giving appreciation to others. Lastly, they love the fulfillment of helping others daily, being able to successfully multi-task and getting to work on many exciting projects, making the workday fly by.

Your primary responsibility will be to partner with our brokerage team to ensure world-class client experiences, by using our state-of-the-art database management systems. You will manage and maintain broker partners' schedules and proactively follow up with outstanding communication to confirm project details and appointments. You will also support transactions involving many moving parts and collaborate with a variety of internal team members and external stakeholders. Perhaps the most fun aspect of this position is carrying out the HM culture in our amazing San Diego headquarters. Your role will include looking after our immaculate office through administration and management, as well as planning & executing awesome San Diego team events!

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Proven track record managing confidential, complex, and critical projects with precision.
  • Exemplary attention to detail in data management and written communication, adept at preparing market surveys, tour books, and client presentations.
  • Ability to prioritize effectively amidst a rapidly evolving environment, ensuring timely project delivery.
  • Demonstrated composure in challenging situations, making informed decisions to drive business objectives.
  • Expertise in delivering business requirements with sophistication and professionalism.
  • Highly proactive nature with a strong sense of urgency, initiating actions to meet organizational goals.
  • Genuine empathy and dedication to assisting others, finding fulfillment in providing exceptional client support.
  • Alignment with company values and commitment to upholding them in daily operations.
  • Strong team integration skills, capable of adapting to various roles within a collaborative setting.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of five years in a professional environment, showcasing progressive responsibility.
  • Commercial real estate experience not required but beneficial.
  • Positive and client-centric attitude, fostering a supportive team environment.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience required.

What you'll do

  • The primary responsibility is to partner with the brokerage team to ensure world-class client experiences and manage broker partners' schedules. The role also involves supporting transactions and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

About Hughes Marino

Hughes Marino is a global corporate real estate advisory firm that has represented companies on tens of thousands of projects, helping to develop and execute on winning real estate strategies. We specialize in representing occupiers in lease negotiations and structuring, owner user acquisitions, construction & project management, portfolio management, lease auditing, lease administration, capital markets & facility management. We've become one of the most award-winning companies in the country, having been named #1 Best Place to Work in the Nation by Fortune magazine, #2 Top Company Culture in the Nation by Entrepreneur & #1 Best Place to Work by multiple local business journals. Visit our blog for more. San Diego 1450 Front St., San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 238-2111 Orange County 2 Park Plaza, Ste. 750, Irvine, CA 92614 (949) 333-3111 Downtown LA 555 West Fifth St., 35th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90013 (213) 689-3211 West LA 11150 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 850, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 277-3211 San Francisco One Embarcadero Center, 16th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111 (415) 431-3211 Oakland 11 Embarcadero West, Ste. 215, Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 930-3111 Palo Alto 2100 Geng Rd., Ste. 210, Palo Alto, CA 94303 (408) 292-3211 Seattle 1301 Second Ave., Ste. 2500, Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 624-3111 Bellevue 10900 NE 4th St., Ste. 2300, Bellevue, WA 98004 (425) 641-3111 Denver 1614 15th St., Ste. 300, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 529-2111 New York 200 Broadway, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10038 (212) 864-2211 Raleigh-Durham 119 Orange St., 2nd Floor, Durham, NC 27701 (984) 204-1111 Boston One Marina Park Dr., Ste. 1001, Boston, MA 02210 (617) 356-0111 Dallas-Fort Worth 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd, Ste. 600, Dallas, TX 75219 (214) 272-2111 Salt Lake City 6985 Union Park Center, Ste. 650, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84047 (801) 981-2111 Houston 1333 West Loop South, Ste. 740, Houston, TX 77027 (713) 565-2111 Charlotte 307 W Tremont Ave., Ste. 200, Charlotte, NC 28203 (704) 899-2111

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