Account Associate

Location

Brookfield Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300

Business

At Brookfield Properties, we believe retail should be anything but typical. It's why we're integrating shopping, dining, entertainment, and more to reimagine retail experiences everywhere. Because for us, retail isn't just about managing properties or redeveloping malls. It's about creating inspiring spaces that draw consumers in. It's about helping our tenants build their brand in a big way. It's about contributing to our communities. And, more than anything, it's about bringing people together.

If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Brookfield Properties has an immediate need for an Account Associate at the corporate office in Chicago, IL, or a regional or mall office.

Position Summary:

The Strategic Partnerships department is primarily responsible for generating alternative revenue through advertising, sponsorship and event programs. The Account Associate manages the implementation of the department's sales programs.

This person works closely with assigned sales team members and requires an acute attention to detail. The position is part of a team that supports the department's overall sales and data management processes. The ideal candidate will be organized and detail oriented with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects. Effective communication skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Management and Implementation of Sales programs which includes the following:

• Document Management: Maintain & update all appropriate deal documents
• Deal Management: Manage and organize the Program Status Report via the department Tracking Spreadsheet for the assigned sales reps.
• Program Management: Effectively communicate with internal (mall teams, Sales Reps, Management, Marketing, Legal, Accounting) and external partners (clients, vendors) on the status of each program.
• Accounting: Understand and follow department procedures for program changes on approved deals.
• Legal: Collaborate with the Legal Department on any requests for changes to our standard Agreements and obtaining the appropriate Strategic Partnership approvals.
• Data Management: Manage, update and organize the department's Salesforce Common Inventory, Photo Library and other Resource Tools (presentations, templates, decks, etc.).
• Attend meetings between client and salesperson, when requested.
• Coordinate and collaborate across multiple internal disciplines, including property management, legal, risk management, operations, marketing, and accounting.
• Assist in accounts receivable efforts as necessary
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, management, or general business preferred
• Minimum 1 year general business/program management experience
• 2 years of project/program management, marketing and/or advertising expertise preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat and Outlook)
• Salesforce experience a plus
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to details
• Strong time management skills with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Capable of managing multiple programs while meeting deadlines and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to embrace change and pivot as needed

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.