Business Development Associate

About the Role:We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and creative Business Development Associate to support a dynamic top producing Tenant representation team at Savills NA, a global leader in commercial real estate advisory. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment and is passionate about helping drive pipeline growth, brand visibility, and high-touch client engagement.You will work side-by-side top-producing executives and team brokers on prospect outreach, marketing initiatives, scheduling, and relationship tracking. Your contributions will directly impact business generation and client experience.Key Responsibilities:Client & Prospect Engagement:Draft and distribute outbound email campaigns to targeted prospectsMonitor and log responses; coordinate follow-ups to convert interest into meetingsTrack all client and prospect activity using CRM toolsScheduling & Relationship Management:Coordinate meetings with clients, prospects, landlords, brokers, and vendorsSchedule and organize property previews, site tours, and follow-up communicationsManage prospect follow-up calendar to ensure high-value time is spent on revenue-generating activitiesClient Communication:Help plan, write, and schedule LinkedIn and other social media posts using Savills templatesUsing content from Savills Research group of market insights, draft and design a regular email newsletter which would also include case studies and success storiesProvide materials for ongoing pitches, and prospecting effortsResearch & Intelligence Gathering:Conduct research on companies, decision-makers, market activity, and competitive landscapesLeverage AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Perplexity, etc.) to help create messaging, summaries, and presentationsTask & Pipeline Management:Organize and prioritize weekly and monthly team goals and to-dosMaintain clear visibility into open opportunities and high-priority follow-upsAssist in preparing briefings and background materials for meetingsQualifications:1-3 years of experience in business development preferred. Alternatively marketing or executive support experience would be considered. Prior real estate or professional services experience is a plusExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational and project management abilitiesDemonstrate sound judgement in interactions with clients and prospectsProficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar)Familiarity with LinkedIn, email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, Constant Contact), and Canva or similar toolsReal estate license is preferred and will be expected to obtainExperience using generative AI tools for research or content creation is a strong plusEnergetic, client-focused, and comfortable handling high-level interactionsSavills values a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.Savills participates in the E-Verify program.